LSU Could Land NFL Player Dae’Quan Wright After Court Order
A temporary restraining order lets Wright play at LSU, but SEC eligibility rules and intraconference transfer limits could still block the move.
- On Monday, Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright was placed on waivers with an agreement to join LSU head coach Lane Kiffin for the 2026 season if he clears the waiver wire.
- Wright's eligibility stems from a Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court temporary restraining order that granted him and 30-plus athletes a fifth year of eligibility, overriding NCAA rules excluding the 2022 high school class.
- LSU head coach Lane Kiffin defended recruiting newly eligible players, stating, "They're available to recruit," while Wright's estimated $1 million NIL potential exceeds the NFL's $885,000 rookie minimum.
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey cautioned schools that conference eligibility rules "remain in effect until fully or individually waived," signaling a potential battle over Wright's transfer from another SEC program.
- ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum described the rapid timeline as a "new low" for college football, as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jack Pyburn also pursues a similar return to campus.
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By BRETT MARTEL and ROB MAADDI BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility. Wright’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told The Associated Press on Monday that the tight end had been waived by the Cleveland Browns and, if he clears waivers, wil…
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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) — After a stint in the NFL, former Mississippi tight end Dae’Quan Wright could be headed to LSU thanks to a court order that is wreaking havoc across college sports by allowing him to…
After stop in NFL, Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order
After a stop in the NFL, former Mississippi tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.
Dae’Quan Wright May Be First Athlete to Return to College Ball After NFL
Former University of Mississippi tight end Dae’Quan Wright could be heading to LSU following a stint in the NFL thanks to a court order that allows Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility. The post Person of the Day | Dae’Quan Wright: Former Mississippi Tight End May Be First Athlete to Return to College Ball After NFL appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
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