LSU Leaves Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris Off Roster Ahead Of Clemson Game

The biggest story of the college football offseason has reached a temporary conclusion, just hours before Week 1 officially kicks off. Former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris were left off LSU’s official roster ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Clemson, according to multiple reports. The move appears to avoid an immediate confrontation with the SEC, which passed a rule barring former professional players from rosters before a Louisiana court put it on hold. The duo was granted a preliminary injunction Thursday night in Baton Rouge, allowing them to pursue a fifth year of eligibility against the NCAA and SEC. After the ruling, Wright told reporters he planned to be ready to play against Clemson and said he had practiced with LSU for the past two days. Both Wright and Harris played for new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin during his time at Ole Miss. Wright had 39 catches for 635 yards as a tight end for the Rebels last season before spending time with the Cleveland Browns organization during NFL training camp this summer. Harris, a 6-foot-8, 330-pound defensive tackle, recorded 58 tackles and three sacks last season under Kiffin. He signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent before being waived last month. Both players could still be added to the roster later this season, as both remain enrolled at LSU. The Tigers currently have 103 players on their submitted roster, leaving two spots open. This is a developing story.​LSU will leave former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris off its roster ahead of Saturday’s game against Clemson.