Louisiana judge clears Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris for LSU return
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
A Louisiana judge issued orders Thursday evening allowing Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to return to college football at LSU. Both players recently completed brief stints in the NFL. The ruling provides the athletes clearance to rejoin the university team following their professional experience. This legal development initiates a conflict between the Southeastern Conference and the university. No further details regarding the immediate eligibility status of the players were provided by the court. The decision arrives as the university prepares for its upcoming schedule.
- •Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are cleared to return to college football.
- •The decision was issued Thursday evening by a Louisiana judge.
- •Both players previously held short tenures in the NFL.
- •The ruling places LSU in a direct showdown with the SEC.
- 2:10 AMESPN — La. judge clears pro athletes to return to LSU
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Are LSU's pros allowed to play? Judge rules in favor of players, paving way for return to college
- 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Judge makes pivotal ruling in favor of former NFL players attempting to return to college football
"A federal judge has granted an injunction that could reshape the LSU Tigers’ roster and college football eligibility, paving the way for more than 40 athletes, including potential LSU transfers Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, to return to the college…
"Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are currently cleared to return to college football after brief stints in the NFL, according to a judge's orders issued Thursday evening, setting up a dramatic showdown between the SEC and LSU.
"Checking in on if former NFL players Zxavian Harris or Dae'Quan Wright can suit up for LSU.
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External links- ESPNSep 4, 2026, 2:10 AMLa. judge clears pro athletes to return to LSU
Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are currently cleared to return to college football after brief stints in the NFL, according to a judge's orders issued Thursday evening, setting up a dramatic showdown between the SEC and LSU.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:34 AMAre LSU's pros allowed to play? Judge rules in favor of players, paving way for return to college
Checking in on if former NFL players Zxavian Harris or Dae'Quan Wright can suit up for LSU.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:31 AMJudge makes pivotal ruling in favor of former NFL players attempting to return to college football
A federal judge has granted an injunction that could reshape the LSU Tigers’ roster and college football eligibility, paving the way for more than 40 athletes, including potential LSU transfers Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, to return to the college…
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