Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson remains ineligible amid NCAA appeals process

Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson is currently ineligible and sidelined as he navigates an NCAA appeals process. Head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed the status after Hutson was omitted from the depth chart for the team's matchup against Texas State. While Hutson attended NFL tryout camps with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns, Sarkisian stated the player never signed a professional contract. This distinction complicates his eligibility under a recent SEC policy that strictly prohibits member institutions from rostering athletes with professional contract or roster ties. Texas is working to clear these regulatory hurdles to determine if Hutson can rejoin the roster. The program is awaiting a final determination from both the NCAA and the SEC regarding his ability to compete.

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