LSU officially finalized its 105-player roster this week, a definitive move that instantly slams the door shut on the potential addition of two former NFL players, Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, to the Tigers football team. This roster lock-in happens just days after a Baton Rouge judge actually granted eligibility to both Wright and Harris, setting up a wild, head-scratching showdown of conflicting decisions.
The Tigers Make Their Final Call
After all the legal wrangling and the judicial green light, LSU has effectively thrown in the towel on what seemed to be a fight to bring in these two fifth-year players. Aiden Anding and Gabriel Reliford were added, filling the final spots to complete the full 105-player roster. This means, despite a judge’s ruling, there is simply no room left for Wright and Harris. It makes you wonder what the university’s strategy truly was here. Did they push for eligibility in court only to close the door themselves? It certainly feels like a shocking twist after the court’s decision.
From NFL Dreams to College Limbo
Let’s talk about the journey of Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, because it’s been a tough road. Wright initially signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. When the Eagles waived him, he found a temporary home with the Cleveland Browns, but that too was short-lived as Cleveland eventually cut him. Harris also got his shot, signing with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent before that team ultimately waived him. Both were looking for a fresh start, a chance to play football again, and the judge’s ruling seemed to pave the way for just that. Now, after the university’s final roster decision, their path back to the field in Baton Rouge is blocked. Louisiana plaintiffs’ attorney Ryan Downton confirmed the gut-wrenching news that Wright and Harris are now “reviewing legal options.” You gotta feel for these guys; it’s a brutal reality check after getting a lifeline from the courts.
What’s Next? An SEC Showdown?
This entire situation is far from over, and the fallout extends beyond just two players. There’s a much bigger potential headache brewing for LSU: the SEC. It is still up in the air whether the conference will even cancel a potential vote on Thursday to potentially expel LSU from the conference. Think about that for a second: a vote to *expel* LSU from the SEC. That kind of action would require 11 schools voting in favor, a massive move with huge consequences. So, while LSU might have closed the door on Wright and Harris with their roster finalization, the drama around this entire eligibility saga, and its potential implications for the Tigers’ standing in the toughest conference in college football, could be heating up in a major way. We’ll be watching closely to see what the next legal battle or conference decision will be.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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