No. 11 LSU enters game week vs. Clemson with an ex-NFL player practicing and maybe more to come
Summary
LSU’s football team, ranked 11th, is preparing for their season opener against Clemson while practicing with former NFL players like tight end Dae’Quan Wright. There is uncertainty about whether these players can compete due to a new Southeastern Conference (SEC) rule banning pro players from returning to college football, which a judge has temporarily blocked.Key Facts
- Former NFL tight end Dae’Quan Wright practiced with LSU under new head coach Lane Kiffin.
- LSU also had defensive lineman Zxavian Harris and defensive back Blake Cotton, who spent time with NFL teams this offseason.
- The SEC recently passed a rule stopping pro players from returning to college football but a Texas judge put that rule on hold.
- Coach Lane Kiffin supports adding experienced players to help the team regardless of outside criticism.
- LSU players agreed they want former professionals on the team if it helps them win.
- NCAA requires a seven-day waiting period before players like Wright can play after joining the team.
- Other former LSU players involved in legal cases with the NCAA may or may not return to play.
- About 400 athletes have sued the NCAA over eligibility and related rules.
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