LSU football aims to add Dae'Quan Wright for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
LSU football plans to recruit former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright for the 2026 season, pending clearance from waivers and resolution of eligibility concerns. Wright, recently waived by the Cleveland Browns, previously played at Ole Miss where he totaled 635 yards and five touchdowns in 2025. His agreement with LSU is contingent upon overcoming restrictions on intraconference transfers set by the SEC. Wright sued the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility, receiving a temporary restraining order, but further legal proceedings will determine his status.
- •Wright was waived by the Browns after a brief stint.
- •He signed with LSU but must clear waivers first.
- •Wright is pursuing a fifth year of NCAA eligibility.
- •He totaled 635 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 2025.
- •SEC rules complicate his transfer from Ole Miss to LSU.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football working to add former Ole Miss TE Dae'Quan Wright
"LSU football hopes to add a dynamic tight end to the 2026 roster, but there are some hurdles to work through first.
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