Georgia Attorney General urges SEC to act if LSU fields former NFL players

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr sent a letter to the SEC on Wednesday urging the conference to take "all measures available" – up to and including suspension or removal – if Louisiana State University fields one or more former professional football players who are seeking to return to college competition. Carr said the SEC had acted quickly to preserve the principle that college sports are for college athletes only, and warned that rules should not be bent to benefit a single coach, institution, or program.

The attorney general’s comments come as LSU reportedly plans to roster athletes who have spent time in the NFL during the offseason and preseason. Carr’s letter suggested that the SEC consider "extreme measures" against the school, though any final decision will be determined by the courts.

The dispute centers on the NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule, which allows players to retain eligibility after brief professional stints. Critics argue the rule creates confusion and could prompt legislative intervention. The outcome may affect LSU’s conference affiliation and could influence broader realignment discussions in college athletics.