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Pro athletes planning to return to NCAA irks SEC

By Heather DinichAugust 25, 2026·Source: ESPN·1 views

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As LSU hopes to sign NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright, if he clears waivers, the SEC on Monday issued a statement emphasizing its belief that athletes who choose to leave to sign pro contracts "should not then be permitted to return to college competition."

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