Judge lets LSU add former NFL players as SEC weighs appeal

A Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing more than 30 former college athletes, including ex-NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, to pursue a fifth college season and potentially join LSU’s roster. The ruling came just before roster deadlines and applies to athletes named in the lawsuit, while questions remain about how many games they may play. The SEC sued LSU, coach Lane Kiffin and university officials in federal court, arguing that adding former professional athletes violates conference rules and undermines competitive fairness; the conference plans to appeal. LSU said it would comply with the law and conference rules while reviewing the decision, leaving uncertainty over whether the players will be used. The dispute has drawn criticism from officials in other SEC states and intensified calls for Congress to establish uniform eligibility rules, including through the proposed Protect College Sports Act.