Browns, Cowboys OL Minicamp Attendee Returns to College After Lawsuit
Former Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys minicamp attendee Cole Hutson has gone back to the University of Texas.
Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys both extended invitations to University of Texas interior offensive lineman Cole Hutson. Former Texas Longhorns star Hutson played 10 games in 2025, alternating between center and guard positions. Despite not being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft or landing a UDFA contract, neither team offered him a contract.
23-year-old Hutson, standing at 6'5" and weighing 308 lbs, has opted to return to college for his fifth year of eligibility. ESPN states that he filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in July, seeking an extra year of eligibility. On July 31, U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney ruled in favor of players like Hutson, granting them the opportunity to play another year of college sports.
With his eligibility restored, Hutson will rejoin the Texas Longhorns and is expected to contribute to their opening game against Texas State on September 5th. Having spent over five seasons in college – particularly with no starting appearances in his second and third years – Hutson now has additional time to impress NFL scouts and demonstrate his value beyond the college level.
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