# NFL Rules Harris Eligible

> NFL clears Zxavian Harris to join league as free agent after SEC threat.
- Title: NFL Rules Harris Eligible · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-rules-former-lsu-target-zxavian-harris-eligible-daquan-wright
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:41:25+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

NFL rules former Ole Miss star Zxavian Harris eligible to sign with any team after SEC threatened to expel LSU.