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SEC discusses potential regulations for NFL players returning to college football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:57 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

SEC discusses potential regulations for NFL players returning to college football

Summary

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) held a videoconference among executive members to address eligibility concerns regarding NFL players returning to college football. This discussion follows a Colorado court ruling allowing players from the 2022-23 academic year a fifth year of eligibility. Players like Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are looking to transfer after their NFL experiences. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey expressed disagreement with recent developments but has yet to enact any measures against these transfers. The situation continues to evolve as teams adapt to the changing, with Texas A&M set to face LSU later this season, where Wright and Harris could participate if their transfers are approved.

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Status Watch

•SEC leaders met to discuss NFL player eligibility issues on August 24, 2026.
•Court rulings have allowed some NFL players a fifth year of college football eligibility.
•Dae'Quan Wright aims to join LSU after being waived by the Cleveland Browns.
•Zxavian Harris is transferring from the New Orleans Saints to LSU for a new opportunity.
•Texas A&M is scheduled to play LSU on September 26, depending on player eligibility.

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College football is headed in the wrong direction fast, but the SEC could be on its way to halting NFL players from returning to the collegiate level.
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