Judge grants injunction allowing former NFL players eligibility at LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Judge William Jorden issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, permitting former professional football players to gain eligibility for college programs. The ruling directly impacts LSU, which faces a decision on whether to add former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to its roster. Previously, the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, and SEC prohibited NFL veterans from joining college rosters. The SEC has since filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Alabama and plans to appeal the judge's decision. LSU leadership is expected to address the ruling on Friday morning as the university weighs the immediate inclusion of these players before the registration deadline.
- •Judge William Jorden approved an injunction preventing the NCAA and SEC from punishing schools for fielding former NFL players.
- •The ruling potentially allows Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to join the LSU football roster.
- •The SEC filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Alabama to challenge the decision.
- •LSU must decide whether to add the players to its roster by Friday.
- •Legal proceedings are expected to continue with potential appeals reaching the Louisiana Supreme Court.
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