KaTron Evans granted temporary eligibility amid ongoing lawsuit

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

KaTron Evans granted temporary eligibility amid ongoing lawsuit
Summary

Federal judge rules NC State defensive lineman KaTron Evans eligible for two weeks as his eligibility lawsuit continues. Evans, who redshirted in 2022 and missed the 2023 season, had a waiver for a sixth year denied by the NCAA last month. NC State is not scheduled to play during this period, allowing Evans to practice, with potential playing time depending on the lawsuit outcome.

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  • Evans' eligibility granted for two weeks by federal judge.
  • He missed the 2023 season and redshirted in 2022.
  • NCAA denied his waiver for a sixth season.
  • NC State has no games scheduled in the next two weeks.
  • Practice participation is allowed while the lawsuit is ongoing.
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  • 11:45 AMYahoo SportsKaTron Evans is eligible to play, for now
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On Monday a Federal judge ruled NC State defensive lineman KaTron Evans eligible for the next two weeks, as his lawsuit for a sixth season of eligibility remains pending. Sources close to the situation have told me that NC State does not play any football in the next two weeks, however. Evans, who redshirted in […]

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