LSU Doubles Down, Adds Second NFL Player
Summary
LSU is adding two former NFL players who previously played for Ole Miss to its football team. This move challenges SEC rules about transferring players within the conference, leading to controversy and potential punishment for LSU.Key Facts
- LSU signed tight end Dae’Quan Wright, who played for the Cleveland Browns this summer.
- Wright previously played under LSU’s new coach Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss last season.
- SEC rules generally prevent transfers between teams in the conference except during a specific spring period.
- LSU argues Wright is transferring from an NFL team, not from Ole Miss, bypassing the transfer rule.
- LSU also signed defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, who played for Ole Miss last season and briefly joined the New Orleans Saints.
- Some SEC rival schools want the conference to punish LSU for breaking the transfer rule.
- LSU plans to keep both Wright and Harris on the team despite criticism.
- Coach Lane Kiffin supports greater freedom for players who receive an extra year of eligibility to choose any team.
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