LSU pursues NFL players, prompting SEC transfer policy discussions
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
LSU's aggressive strategy to recruit former NFL players is causing upheaval in college football. Lane Kiffin has led efforts to challenge NCAA transfer rules by signing three ex-NFL athletes, including Zxavian Harris. This movement has sparked concerns among other SEC programs and led to proposed prohibitions by conferences like the Big Ten. As of now, key discussions among SEC officials are ongoing as they assess the implications of this trend ahead of their meeting.
- •LSU signed three former NFL players amid NCAA rule challenges.
- •Lane Kiffin is leading efforts against existing transfer policies.
- •Discussions are ongoing among SEC leaders regarding these changes.
- •The Big Ten is considering a vote to prohibit similar moves.
- •Players with professional contracts are leveraging court rulings for eligibility.
- 2:59 PMCBS Sports — How Lane Kiffin and LSU triggered a national showdown over NFL-to-college transfers
"The Tigers aggressively recruited former NFL players to challenge NCAA rules and return to college, igniting an SEC arms race and forcing conferences to consider intervening.
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