Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris Can Play in UFL This Spring
The pair have been blocked from college football and the NFL.
Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, two NFL players ineligible due to college eligibility rules, have been confirmed by the UFL to be eligible for the upcoming season. UFL co-owner Mike Repole expressed his support for college players who cannot make it to the NFL, stating that the league aims to provide an alternative path for such athletes.
Both Wright and Harris had signed NFL contracts and appeared on NFL rosters in the summer, only to be waived later. In August, Wright and Harris joined a lawsuit challenging the NCAA's new "age-based" eligibility policy. Despite being offered a higher minimum salary of $64,000 in 2025, the players received a small signing bonus or no signing bonus when signed by NFL teams as undrafted rookies.
Wright's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, indicated that Wright is exploring legal options, while the NFL Players Association is exploring all options. Wright and Harris would need to wait until the 2027 NFL season to be considered undrafted free agents. The UFL prepares players to be ready for the NFL offseason practices and training camps, making their transition smoother.
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