NFL Rules Players Returning To College Ineligible As Big 12 Follows Suit

NFL Declares Players Returning to College Ineligible as Big 12 Adopts Similar Policy NFL executive Troy Vincent confirmed that players returning to college will not be allowed to rejoin the league during the 2026 season, becoming free agents for 2027. This announcement followed bans from the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences, prohibiting players on NFL … Read more

SEC Bans Athletes From Returning To College After Signing Pro Contracts

SEC Prohibits Athletes from Returning to College Post-Pro Contract Signings The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has implemented a ban on athletes with professional experience returning to college sports, mirroring a Big Ten policy. The SEC’s statement prohibits member schools from fielding athletes who declared for professional drafts without proper withdrawal or signed pro contracts. Commissioner Greg … Read more

Big Ten Conference Reportedly Bans Players Who Appear On NFL Rosters

Big Ten Conference Allegedly Prohibits Players Listed on NFL Rosters The Big Ten Conference has enacted a new rule barring players who declared for the NFL draft and didn’t withdraw, or those who appeared in the NFL or a professional league, from competing in the conference. This decision, approved unanimously by athletic directors, follows instances … Read more