LSU adds Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris amid social media backlash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
LSU football has signed Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both former NFL players, amid reactions from social media. The commitments come after a Louisiana court ruling provided additional eligibility for several 2022 athletes, contributing to a trend of colleges recruiting players with professional experience. Comments on platforms reflect mixed feelings regarding the direction of college sports, particularly the influx of former NFL players. The debate continues over the implications of these signings for college athletics and whether they compromise amateurism.
- •Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are former NFL players.
- •Both athletes have signed to play for LSU under recent eligibility rulings.
- •Social media reactions highlight concerns about the state of college sports.
- •LSU has made aggressive moves in recruiting this offseason.
- •The trend of recruiting ex-NFL players has drawn widespread criticism.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to LSU adding Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris
"LSU made waves with the additions of Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. Here's how social media reacted.
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