LSU locks roster, Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris will not play for the Tigers
Wright and Harris were both on rosters during the NFL preseason, and their potential return to college football sparked plenty of controversy.
The LSU Tigers have officially locked their roster at 105 players for the upcoming season, meaning that two highly sought-after players, Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, will not be able to join the team this year. Wright and Harris have been in the news due to their participation in the NFL preseason, with both players having played in preseason games despite not making their respective NFL rosters.
The NCAA passed a new eligibility rule allowing players to have up to five years of eligibility after five years, which allowed Wright and Harris to return to college football. However, after lawyers got involved and different injunctions were granted in various states, the situation became complex and quickly escalated. This led to controversy among other FBS teams, resulting in SEC and LSU scheduling court dates to discuss potential consequences for the school if it were to add pro players.
While SEC members may have avoided a full expulsion, LSU avoided a non-conference game against Ole Miss, scheduled for this week. Head coach Lane Kiffin discussed the decision on "College GameDay," stating that it was difficult to make the call but that he had to consider the larger interests of the program.
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