Lane Kiffin Isn't Worried About Criticism over LSU's Pursuit of Dae'Quan Wright
Lane Kiffin said LSU is recruiting players cleared by court rulings as the Tigers add Dae'Quan Wright after his Browns waiver.
- On Sunday, Aug. 23, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin reached an agreement with former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who returns to college football after being waived by the Cleveland Browns.
- East Baton Rouge Parish Judge Will Jorden ruled last week in favor of 16 former college athletes, granting Wright and Junior Tuihalamaka a fifth year of eligibility via court injunction.
- During a media availability on Monday, Aug. 24, Kiffin defended recruiting players with temporary restraining orders, stating, "Because of the rulings, they are going to play for you or someone else."
- Wright will compete for snaps with junior Trey'Dez Green, who caught 33 passes for 433 yards and seven touchdowns last season for the Tigers.
- Former Heisman winner Robert Griffin III wrote on social media that allowing NFL players to return is "gross negligence," while more than 200 former athletes pursue similar court injunctions.
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The Cleveland Browns are reportedly waiving rookie tight end Dae’Quan Wright, clearing the path for him to return to college football and join LSU. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news Sunday, with Wright’s agents saying that he will sign with LSU if he clears waivers. Advertisement Wright made headlines this week after showing up in the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday — despite being signed with an NFL team. Wright, a former tight end at Ole…
Lane Kiffin responds to critics of LSU recruiting an NFL player
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Lane Kiffin speaks about LSU recruitment of five-year athletes, including Dae'Quan Wright
LSU coach Lane Kiffin explained that the program is recruiting players newly granted fifth-year eligibility by court rulings, including former Browns running back Daequan Wright, who has committed to the team pending a successful waiver process.
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