SEC and Big Ten Block NFL Players Returning to College

The conferences aim to counter a recent court ruling allowing high school graduates from 2022 to return for a fifth year. The SEC and Big Ten are explicitly prohibiting athletes who signed professional contracts or were on rosters from competing at member institutions. game-sweetbonanza.com

Notable players like Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Daequan Wright are already taking advantage of the situation, announcing plans to join LSU for the 2026 season.