NFL Denies Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris Eligibility for 2026 Season

Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both former professional football players, have been deemed ineligible to sign with any NFL teams during the 2026 season. This decision was communicated to all teams in a memo from the league.

Despite receiving clearance to join LSU, neither player participated in college football after being released from tryout contracts with NFL teams. Their situation has become entangled in ongoing discussions regarding a federal antitrust exemption for college sports.

The NCAA's recent ruling allowed players to retroactively gain an additional year of eligibility, which has led to confusion about the status of Wright and Harris. The NFL's stance reflects its ongoing relationship with college football, which serves as a primary recruitment source for the league.