NO Zxavian Harris
NFL wide receiver. Position: WR. Status: Released / Attempting college return.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: New Orleans Saints (released Aug 2026)
- College: Ole Miss / LSU (reuniting with HC Lane Kiffin)
2026 Outlook
Zxavian Harris was released by the New Orleans Saints in 2026 and immediately pursued a return to college football at LSU, where he would reunite with head coach Lane Kiffin (his former Ole Miss coach). Harris received a temporary restraining order allowing him to return to college and earn an additional year of eligibility. However, the NFL issued a memo clarifying that any player who returns to college for the 2026 season will be prohibited from signing with an NFL team that year and will lose draft eligibility. Additionally, the SEC and Big Ten conferences enacted new pro-participation ineligibility rules that may block Harris from competing in college athletics. Harris was a former Ole Miss teammate of fellow LSU-bound TE Dae'Quan Wright. His 2026 fantasy relevance hinges entirely on whether he remains in the NFL or successfully returns to LSU (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
- 2026-08-27 — Released by Saints; attempting to sign with LSU under Lane Kiffin (NFL warns clubs they cannot sign any player who returns to college for 2026)
- 2026-08-27 — NFL memo warns he cannot return to NFL if he goes to college for 2026 season (NFL warns clubs they cannot sign any player who returns to college for 2026)
Open Questions
- Will Harris successfully challenge the SEC/Big Ten pro-participation ineligibility rules?
- If he remains in NFL, which team will sign him?