SEC Announces Final Decision on NFL Players, Leaving Lane Kiffin in Danger
The Southeastern Conference announced a final decision on NFL players, which directly impacts Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers.
The SEC has finalized a rule that could potentially impact former Ole Miss tight end Dae Quan Wright's college football career. Wright attempted to join the Cleveland Browns to return to the sport, but his plan to play under his former head coach Lane Kiffin at LSU has now come under scrutiny. Following Wright's decision, the Big Ten Conference announced that players who leave for the NFL are no longer welcome back.
On Tuesday, the SEC unanimously approved a new rule that grants commissioner Greg Sankey full authority to enforce it, including penalties against member institutions. According to the SEC, athletes are not permitted to have been drafted by the NFL, NBA, or WNBA, signed a contract with a professional team, or been listed on a professional team's roster.
If Wright signs with the Browns for the 2026 season, Kiffin and LSU could face disciplinary action from the SEC.
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