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.
TL;DR
- 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.