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Jaden Lockhart suing NCAA for sixth season eligibility in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Jaden Lockhart suing NCAA for sixth season eligibility in 2026
Summary

Jackson State wide receiver Jaden Lockhart has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking eligibility for the 2026 season. The suit was filed on August 7 in the Hinds Chancery Court, following the NCAA's denial of his medical hardship waiver. Lockhart claims that the delay in his waiver affected his opportunities to participate in college football. He previously played at Catawba College and Johnson C. Smith before enrolling at Arkansas. This lawsuit is the second filed by a Jackson State player ahead of the 2026 season, as teammate Nate Rembert received a preliminary injunction just days prior, allowing him to play in 2026.

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  • •Lockhart is the brother of Jackson State QB Jared Lockhart.
  • •The NCAA denied Lockhart's medical hardship waiver on April 4.
  • •Lockhart's injury in 2023 led to limited participation in college football.
  • •He played 16 games at Catawba College, totaling 27 receptions for 410 yards.
  • •Nate Rembert's recent injunction granted him eligibility for the 2026 season.
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  • 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson State WR Jaden Lockhart, brother of QB, suing NCAA for sixth year in 2026
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Jackson State wide recevier Jaden Lockhart, the brother of quarterback Jared Lockhart, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Aug. 7.

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