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Zxavian Harris cleared to sign with NFL teams after LSU return attempt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Zxavian Harris cleared to sign with NFL teams after LSU return attempt

Summary

Zxavian Harris, a former defensive tackle at Ole Miss, was undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. After a brief stint with the New Orleans Saints, Harris sought to return to college football at LSU but was deemed ineligible due to NFL participation rules. Following an investigation, the NFL confirmed that since Harris did not engage in any organized practices at LSU, he can now sign with any NFL team. His college affiliation has been updated from Louisiana State to Mississippi. His status differs from teammate Dae’Quan Wright, who remains ineligible.

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•Zxavian Harris went undrafted in 2026.
•Cleared to sign by NFL after LSU return attempt.
•Played for New Orleans Saints before being cut.
•Did not participate in practices at LSU.
•College affiliation updated to Mississippi.

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11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris gets new NFL wrinkle after failed LSU return

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Zxavian Harris played four years of college football at Ole Miss, but went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. Harris spent the offseason as a member of the New Orleans Saints, but was cut by the team in August. This led to his attempt to return to college football, following his former coach, Lane Kiffin, to LSU. While players were granted a fifth […] The post Ex-Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris gets new NFL wrinkle after failed LSU return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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