NFL clears Zxavian Harris to sign after LSU attempt fails

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 18:38 · Archive

The NFL reversed a ban on former Mississippi defensive lineman Zxavian Harris signing with teams this season.

The NFL reversed its September 16 ruling that had barred former Mississippi defensive lineman Zxavian Harris from signing with teams during the 2026 season. According to a memo obtained by the Associated Press, the league determined that Harris did not participate in an official practice or game with LSU, making him eligible to be signed by an NFL team.

Harris and Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright underwent NFL tryouts after going undrafted in the summer. They then attempted to join their former coach Lane Kiffin at LSU and sued for the right to regain their college eligibility. The Southeastern Conference had passed a rule barring professionals from returning to college to play, though a Louisiana court temporarily blocked the restriction.

The NFL said it interviewed Harris and sought independent verification before concluding that 'plays college football' requires 'at a minimum, participation in a practice (or game) for the applicable college football team'. Wright, who was also barred from signing with an NFL team in the September decision, remains ineligible according to the outlets.

How it is being reported

• NFL says Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams this season, despite attempt to play for LSUThe NFL says former Mississippi defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams this season after a failed attempt to return to college football and play for LSU.Clickorlando · 13 Oct, 17:56
• NFL says Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams this season, despite attempt to play for LSUThe NFL says former Mississippi defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams this season after a failed attempt to return to college football and play for LSU.News4Jax · 13 Oct, 17:56

In this story: Zxavian Harris · Dae'Quan Wright · Lane Kiffin · NFL · LSU · Ole Miss · Southeastern Conference

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