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Kiffin Defends Recruiting Wright After NFL Stint

LSU coach Lane Kiffin defends recruiting former NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who may join the Tigers after being waived by the Browns.

Former Mississippi tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU after being waived by the Cleveland Browns. Wright, who played two seasons for Kiffin at Ole Miss, would be the first known player to return to college after playing in the NFL if he joins the Tigers.

The SEC opposes professional athletes returning to college sports, stating it "firmly opposes professional athletes returning to play college sports" and called on Congress to pass a bill regulating college sports. Wright was among players who sued for a fifth year of eligibility, receiving a temporary restraining order last week. extract-html.com