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NFL Says Zxavian Harris Is Eligible to Sign with Teams This Season, Despite Attempt to Play for LSU
The league said Harris did not take part in organized college practices after training camp, reversing an earlier ruling and opening the door to an NFL contract.
- On Monday, the NFL reversed its ruling and cleared defensive tackle Zxavian Harris to sign with any team as a free agent.
- The league previously ruled Harris ineligible, citing his attempt to return to college football at LSU to play for Lane Kiffin earlier this year.
- Following an interview with Harris, the NFL conducted "independent verification" and agreed with the NFLPA that "plays college football" requires actual participation in a practice or game.
- Tight end DaeQuan Wright, who also attempted to join LSU this summer, remains ineligible to sign with an NFL team.
- Harris, who recorded 58 tackles and three sacks at Ole Miss last season, now has an opportunity to continue chasing his NFL dreams after going undrafted.
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NFL says Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams this season, despite attempt to play for LSU
The NFL reversed course, saying former Mississippi defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is free to sign with teams this season after a failed attempt to return to college football and play for LSU.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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NFL Reverses Zxavian Harris’ Eligibility Decision After His Failed Attempt to Play for Lane Kiffin’s LSU
At first, Zxavian Harris’ dream to return to college and suit up for Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers did not come true. The failed attempt proved costly, closing the door to the NFL. The league earlier declared that Harris would be ineligible to join any NFL teams this season. However, the league has now loosened its […]
·Lewes, United States
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