Nick Caserio says NFL draft picks returning to college is ridiculous

Texans general manager Nick Caserio addressed the trend of players returning to college after spending time on NFL rosters during a media session on Tuesday. Caserio stated that while he views the movement of professional players back to amateur status as ridiculous, it does not materially affect the operations of an NFL front office. Players returning to the collegiate ranks are evaluated through the standard college scouting process, and the situation does not hinder the management of training camps. While the phenomenon has mirrored similar developments in professional basketball, NFL teams remain focused on their own roster requirements. Players who return to college football programs are ineligible to be signed by NFL franchises for the duration of the 2026 season. Caserio noted that the Texans were not personally affected by any recent restraining orders or eligibility complications regarding these players.

• 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Caserio: NFL players going back to college is "ridiculous," but "doesn't really impact our job"