SEC Announces Final Decision on NFL Players, Leaving Lane Kiffin in Danger
Summary
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has made a new rule that stops athletes who have declared for professional drafts or signed with pro teams from playing college sports again in the conference. This rule was made after a player tried to join college football again following time in the NFL. The SEC commissioner can now punish schools that break this rule.Key Facts
- Dae’Quan Wright, a player who declared for the NFL draft, wanted to return to college football for a fifth season.
- Wright aimed to play for coach Lane Kiffin at LSU.
- The Big Ten conference already said players who left for the NFL can’t come back.
- The SEC passed a rule banning athletes who declared for drafts or signed pro contracts from playing on SEC teams.
- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey can enforce this rule and punish schools that don’t follow it.
- If LSU signs Wright, they could face penalties under the new SEC rule.
- The rule covers players tied to the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and their affiliate leagues.
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