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NFL Rules Harris Eligible
NFL clears Zxavian Harris to join league as free agent after SEC threat.
In brief
NFL clears Zxavian Harris to join league as free agent after SEC threat. NFL rules former Ole Miss star Zxavian Harris eligible to sign with any team after SEC threatened to expel LSU. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
NFL rules Harris eligible
The NFL Management Council has ruled former Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris an eligible free agent.
Harris ineligible earlier
Harris was previously ruled ineligible to join an NFL team in September after disputing college football play claims.
LSU target status
LSU coach Lane Kiffin pursued Harris, Ole Miss tight end Da'Quan Wright and former LSU edge rusher Jack Pyburn.
SEC threat to expel
The SEC threatened to expel LSU after Harris and Wright were not added to its roster in September.
Harris' college stats
Harris had 58 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks as a senior at Ole Miss.
Wright's status
Da'Quan Wright is not yet eligible under NFL rules despite working out for the Green Bay Packers.
The main idea
NFL rules former Ole Miss star Zxavian Harris eligible to sign with any team after SEC threatened to expel LSU.
