Federal Ruling Restores Eligibility for 2022 College Athletes, Impacting Football Rosters

A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction, mandating the NCAA to reinstate eligibility for high school Class of 2022 athletes who completed four seasons by the 2025-26 academic year. This decision could significantly alter college football rosters for the upcoming fall camp, potentially allowing many players, including undrafted NFL free agents, to pursue a fifth year of eligibility.