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Sean McVay comments on college athletes returning from NFL camps

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:45 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Sean McVay comments on college athletes returning from NFL camps

Summary

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed confusion over players transitioning from NFL camps back to college football. His comments were made during training camp on August 25, following a report that former tight end Dae'Quan Wright might rejoin Ole Miss after leaving the NFL. The SEC recently implemented policies to prevent athletes from returning to college after declaring for the NFL Draft without proper withdrawal. This move reflects broader eligibility issues as over 150 athletes seek additional eligibility due to NCAA regulations. Wright and others from the 2022 high school class are caught in this dilemma amid ongoing legal battles regarding eligibility.

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•Sean McVay couldn't understand players switching back to college from NFL teams.
•Dae'Quan Wright may rejoin Ole Miss after leaving the NFL.
•SEC adopted policies to restrict athletes declaring for NFL Draft without proper process.
•Eligibility lawsuits involve over 150 athletes from the 2022 high school class.
•NCAA winning stays in some eligibility cases complicates athletes' futures.

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