Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay dropped a wild quote when asked about NFL players returning to college, saying, “I feel like I took a freakin’ gummy.” He wasn’t kidding, either, because the landscape of college eligibility is absolutely bonkers right now.
The Wild World of Eligibility
This all blew up because Dae’Quan Wright just hit the transfer portal to LSU, after spending some short stints with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns this summer. Yeah, you read that right. Wright signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent this offseason and even suited up for the Browns in a preseason game, though he didn’t actually play. Now he’s back in college. It’s controversial, for sure, but as of right now, it’s totally legal.
NCAA Rule vs. Court Order
Wright was one of several athletes who sued for restraining orders so they could get a fifth season in college. The NCAA actually granted five years of eligibility over five years going forward in a new ruling this offseason. Big catch though: they didn’t grandfather in athletes who started college during the 2022-23 academic year. But hold up, because in Louisiana, a judge stepped in and granted those athletes a temporary restraining order, letting them get that fifth year. It’s a whole new ballgame, and it leaves you wondering what’s next for guys trying to navigate the pros and college game.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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