Big Ten Bans NFL Roster Players

The Big Ten Conference is reportedly implementing a rule that would prohibit players who declared for the NFL draft and didn't withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or were part of another professional league from playing in the conference. This move comes after several players who appeared on NFL rosters returned to college to play football.

Lane Kiffin has added three players to LSU's roster who each played for him at Ole Miss last season, while former Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson is expected to return to college after being waived by the Seattle Seahawks. The SEC has released a statement opposing the return of professional athletes to college sports. chickenroad.qpon