Ex-NFL star Shawne Merriman gives take on pro players trying to return to college: 'Pretty ridiculous'
Shawne Merriman called Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers eligibility controversy "ridiculous" and warns without guardrails, former pros returning won't stop.
Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman finds the trend of professional football players returning to college for their fifth year of eligibility “ridiculous,” particularly in the context of the controversy involving Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers. He argues that without clear regulations, this practice will continue unchecked, impacting the integrity and focus of college athletics. Merriman also anticipates potential resentment from NFL teammates towards players who return to the league after trying college again.
- Shawne Merriman believes former pro players returning to college for eligibility is ‘ridiculous’.
- He cited the controversy surrounding LSU and Lane Kiffin as an example of the issue.
- Merriman emphasized the need for ‘guardrails’ in college athletics to prevent uncontrolled transfers and NIL deals.
- The NFL has reminded clubs that players returning to college are ineligible for draft or in-season signing.
- Merriman anticipates silent disapproval from NFL teammates and the league towards players who return to college.
- He views this controversy as a significant distraction for college teams pursuing championships.
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