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Zxavian Harris
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Zxavian Harris

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Zxavian Harris

NFL defensive tackle. Position: DT. Status: Eligible to sign with NFL teams (as of Oct 12, 2026).

Quick Facts

  • Position: DT
  • Team: New Orleans Saints (released Aug 2026)
  • College: Ole Miss / LSU (reuniting with HC Lane Kiffin)

2026 Outlook

October 12 reversal—Eligible again (per NFL memo): The NFL reversed its September 16 ineligibility ruling, issuing a memo clarifying that Harris is eligible to visit, try out for, or sign with any NFL team as a free agent. The NFL determined that Harris did not participate in football activities at LSU after being waived by the Saints in August, thus meeting the criteria for free-agent status. This opens the 2026 fantasy window for Harris if any team signs him. Harris may pursue late-season signings with defensive line-needy teams heading toward the trade deadline and stretch run. (per NFL rules DT Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams as a free agent)

September 16 ruling—declared ineligible for 2026 (now overturned Oct 12): The NFL had issued a memo declaring Harris ineligible to visit, try out for, or sign with any NFL team during the 2026 season. The NFLPA had promised to represent Harris in challenging the ruling. This ineligibility ruling was in place from mid-September through October 11 (per NFL declares Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who were at center of LSU...).

September 5 court ruling—LSU excludes from Week 1 roster: A federal judge ruled in favor of Harris and Wright against the SEC, clearing them to play college football at LSU in 2026. However, despite the court victory, LSU cautiously decided to leave both players OFF its Week 1 roster against Clemson rather than risk SEC retaliation or further legal battles. Both players remained enrolled at LSU. The decision reflected LSU's measured approach to avoid escalating tensions with the SEC, even though the court ruled in their favor (per LSU leaves former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris off Week 1 roster despite court ruling in Tigers' favor).

Zxavian Harris was released by the New Orleans Saints in 2026 and initially pursued a return to college football at LSU, where he would reunite with head coach Lane Kiffin (his former Ole Miss coach). Harris was a former Ole Miss teammate of fellow LSU-bound TE Dae'Quan Wright. His 2026 fantasy relevance now depends on whether any team signs him mid-season (per NFL warns clubs they cannot sign any player who returns to college for 2026).

Role / Depth Chart

Depth/reserve wide receiver for New Orleans Saints (prior to release). Seeking college eligibility at LSU.

Injury Status

No injuries reported.

Recent News

Open Questions

  • Will Harris successfully challenge the SEC/Big Ten pro-participation ineligibility rules?
  • If he remains in NFL, which team will sign him?

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