NFL training camp players pursue return to college football this fall
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Players who began their college careers in 2022 are considering a return to collegiate football under the new five-for-five rule. This rule allows athletes to have another opportunity to compete at the college level. With NFL training camps underway, these players are weighing their options as the start of the college football season approaches.
- •New five-for-five rule affects players starting college in 2022.
- •Players are evaluating their options during NFL training camps.
- •Return to college football could impact upcoming team dynamics.
- 3:37 PMESPN — NFL training camp players returning to college football? What you need to know
"The new five-for-five rule has players who started college in 2022 seeking a second chance on campus.
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