A recent NCAA rule change is creating a surprising new trend: professional football players returning to college teams. This development, fueled by a shift in transfer rules, has led to legal challenges and is now a reality for players like Dae’Quan Wright.
A recent rule passed by the NCAA has resulted in confusion, lawsuits and the once-unthinkable notion of players leaving college, signing with professional teams and now leaving those teams to head back to college. Among this week's headline grabbers is Dae’Quan Wright, an undrafted tight end out of Ole Miss who had tryouts with the Eagles and Browns over the summer, but now has a deal in place to play this season at Ole Miss' rival in the Southeastern Conference, No. 11 LSU.
Wright is among a growing number of athletes taking advantage of the altered regulations. The NCAA’s new rules regarding the transfer portal and name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals have created a landscape where players can more easily move between professional and collegiate levels. This has opened the door for athletes who may not have secured a long-term NFL contract to return to college and continue their development, potentially maximizing their earning potential through NIL opportunities.
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