Lane Kiffin Explains Recruiting NFL's Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris to LSU

Key Points:

• Tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent, is now joining LSU via the transfer portal after being waived, sparking NCAA eligibility controversy.
• LSU head coach Lane Kiffin confirmed the team is actively recruiting players like Wright, who have won injunctions granting them a fifth year of eligibility, calling the situation a unique circumstance due to NCAA rulings.
• Browns head coach Todd Monken expressed confusion over Wright's status, noting Wright had a medical issue but was dressed for a preseason game despite not playing, and acknowledged Kiffin's outreach regarding Wright.
• Wright initially signed with the Philadelphia Eagles before being waived and claimed by the Browns, and he is part of a group of athletes who sued the NCAA over eligibility rules that did not grandfather in players starting their careers in 2022-23.
• The NCAA's new rule allowing five years of eligibility over five years did not apply retroactively to players like Wright, but a temporary restraining order now permits him to compete at the college level in 2026.