Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new ‘5 for 5“ rule
Summary
A judge clarified that college football players who signed professional contracts this summer cannot return to play college sports, despite a recent ruling allowing some athletes an extra year of eligibility. This clarification means the NCAA’s new “five for five” eligibility rule will not apply to players who have gone pro and then wanted to come back to college football.Key Facts
- A judge ruled that athletes who graduated high school in 2022 and were not covered by the NCAA’s new “five for five” rule can get a fifth year to play college sports.
- The judge clarified this does not apply to football players who signed professional contracts and later wanted to return to college sports.
- The NCAA’s rule still prohibits players who signed pro contracts from coming back.
- The ruling does not affect other NCAA rules, like when players can transfer between schools or how many players are allowed on team rosters.
- The NCAA plans to appeal the judge’s order, creating uncertainty for teams about player eligibility.
- The NCAA supports legislation called the Protect College Sports Act, which would protect it from lawsuits about eligibility rules.
- College football teams have already started practice under the assumption of the “five for five” rule starting next season.
- The ruling’s impact varies by sport because some, like baseball, have seasons starting later than football.
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