Dae'Quan Wright Stuck as NFL Decides His Next Move — SkimNews
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- LSU declined to add former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and XZavian Harris to its 105-man roster this week after the SEC threatened to expel the Tigers from the conference over the signings.
- Agent Drew Rosenhaus said on The Pat McAfee Show that Wright deliberately avoided signing with LSU during the legal saga to preserve his NFL eligibility, but the league still hasn't decided whether to let him try out or join a team — though multiple teams have expressed interest.
- Sophomore cornerback Aidan Anding and junior defensive end Gabriel Reliford were the last two players added to LSU's official roster, per CBS Sports, filling out the squad.
- Louisiana plaintiffs attorney Ryan Downton told Yahoo Sports both Wright and Harris are "reviewing legal options," which could include financial grievances since neither will make money at LSU this season.
- Lane Kiffin and LSU had attempted to sign multiple players who previously held professional contracts under a new NCAA eligibility policy, triggering temporary restraining orders, state and federal lawsuits, and SEC expulsion threats.
- Harris, who spent time with the Saints this offseason, is also reportedly trying to sign with an NFL team.
- Wright recorded 113 catches for 1,603 yards and nine touchdowns at Ole Miss before going undrafted in the 2026 cycle.
Why it matters: Wright and Harris are now team-less for the season with no pay after LSU retracted their signings. The NCAA's new eligibility policy enabling pro-to-college transfers just hit its first hard roadblock: the SEC's expulsion threat — which CBS Sports reported had the necessary conference votes behind it — forced LSU's hand even after a Louisiana court ruling appeared to clear the path.
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