The NFL has officially flipped its initial ruling on defensive tackle Zxavian Harris’s eligibility, a move that changes the game for any team needing a boost on their D-line. This is big news, and it came down in a memo to teams on Monday.
From Ineligible to Instant Impact: Harris Is Back
It wasn’t that long ago, back in September, that Harris was ruled ineligible. The whole thing happened after he tried to join the LSU team. Before that, he’d spent part of the offseason with the Saints, signed as an undrafted free agent, so it felt like his NFL dream hit a wall. But now? That wall just disappeared.
The League’s Decision and His Ole Miss Numbers
The league’s memo, reported by Tom Pelissero of Netflix, clarified the reversal: the NFL determined Harris didn’t participate in college football activities after the Saints waived him in August. That’s the key right there! This means he’s now free to visit, try out for, or sign with any team as a free agent. This dude put up some serious stats last season at Ole Miss, too: 58 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks, and even an interception. Those are numbers that get you noticed!
What About Dae’Quan Wright?
Here’s the kicker though: tight end Dae’Quan Wright, who also tried to join LSU this summer after being on the Browns’ roster, was ruled ineligible right alongside Harris. But for Wright? There’s no word on any change to his status. It’s a weird situation, with one guy cleared and the other still in limbo.
The league’s decision on Harris just dropped, and now teams around the NFL are definitely paying attention.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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