The SEC has banned all former NFL players from playing college football at any of its members schools.
Following meetings with the Presidents, Chancellors, and Athletics Directors of the Southeastern Conference, the SEC will enforce the following policy: pic.twitter.com/LohWnb7G1J
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) August 25, 2026
The conference announced Tuesday any athlete who has declared for the NFL Draft and did not appropriately withdraw, signed an NFL contract or was listed on an NFL roster is not permitted to play.
Several other conferences recently implemented a similar policy including the Big Ten and Sunbelt. The SEC’s policy also includes the NBA and WNBA.
