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re: Its not about pro players playing, not about a sarcastic remark. But you all know that

Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:36 pm to
Posted by geauxbrown
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
29290 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:36 pm to
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There is a 55 page complaint court document. Please quote where this is said in that document.


He can’t.
Posted by Scruffy
Kansas City
Member since Jul 2011
78437 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:41 pm to
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Stayed enrolled at Texas, never declared for the draft, never signed an NFL contract. By the rules put into place, you are in fact incorrect.


He was already deemed out of eligibility.

You don’t declare for the draft in that circumstance.

He simply went undrafted.
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Hutson didn't declare for the NFL draft because he was, at the time, out of eligibility. He didn't have to withdraw from the draft because he didn't have to declare. In addition, Hutson was not picked in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Austin native was invited to participate in rookie minicamps with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns, but he never signed a contract. He didn't join any team as an undrafted free agent and he did not appear on an NFL roster.
His name was definitively available for the draft though.
This post was edited on 9/8/26 at 2:42 pm
Posted by TexasOnTop
Member since Nov 2023
6839 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:46 pm to
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Hutson didn't declare for the NFL draft because he was, at the time, out of eligibility. He didn't have to withdraw from the draft because he didn't have to declare. In addition, Hutson was not picked in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Austin native was invited to participate in rookie minicamps with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns, but he never signed a contract. He didn't join any team as an undrafted free agent and he did not appear on an NFL roster.

His name was definitively available for the draft though.


All I got from this is that he didn't declare from the draft and never signed an NFL contract. Thank you for echoing my statement.
Posted by Scruffy
Kansas City
Member since Jul 2011
78437 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:47 pm to
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All I got from this is that he didn't declare from the draft and never signed an NFL contract. Thank you for echoing my statement.
He went pro automatically after his eligibility ended, went undrafted, and attended minicamps.

Posted by Adam Banks
District 5
Member since Sep 2009
39335 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:48 pm to
Posted by icecreamsnowball
Member since Mar 2025
1761 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:49 pm to
SUCK THAT TIGER DICK, BITCH.
Posted by Adam Banks
District 5
Member since Sep 2009
39335 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:49 pm to
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How can you not see the GIANT difference between NFL minicamp participant and NFL training camp participant



Hutson made more money than Zvavian Harris
Posted by TexasOnTop
Member since Nov 2023
6839 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:51 pm to
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He went pro automatically after his eligibility ended, went undrafted, and attended minicamps.



His name is automatically entered into the draft, but he didn't declare nor is he automatically considered a "pro". Again, all of these are very different than signing with a team.
Posted by Scruffy
Kansas City
Member since Jul 2011
78437 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:55 pm to
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His name is automatically entered into the draft, but he didn't declare nor is he automatically considered a "pro".
If your eligibility ends, you don’t “declare” for the draft.

Declaring is for those who have eligibility left.

His name is automatically available for the draft.

He was in the draft.

The only difference is that he went undrafted.

A player whose eligibility is up declaring for the draft is on par with Michael Scott yelling, “I declare bankruptcy!”

This post was edited on 9/8/26 at 2:56 pm
Posted by stuckintexas
Austin & DFW
Member since Sep 2009
3568 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:56 pm to
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never signed an NFL contract

Can you show us in the rules where they specify any difference between one legally binding agreement and another? Your boy signed a contract. Your interpretation of the rule doesn't mean shite.
Posted by D500MAG
Oklahoma
Member since Oct 2010
4099 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:57 pm to
I think Colorado was first state it happened
Posted by TexasOnTop
Member since Nov 2023
6839 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:57 pm to
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Your interpretation of the rule doesn't mean shite


Correct. It's the SEC's interpretation of the rule, and they agree with me
Posted by That LSU Guy
Public Enemy #1 & #2
Member since Jul 2008
16352 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:58 pm to
Posted by Scruffy
Kansas City
Member since Jul 2011
78437 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:59 pm to
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Correct. It's the SEC's interpretation of the rule, and they agree with me
The NCAA deemed him ineligible, therefore the SEC deems him ineligible.

Yet, y’all still have him on the roster.
Posted by stuckintexas
Austin & DFW
Member since Sep 2009
3568 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 2:59 pm to
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If your eligibility ends, you don’t “declare” for the draft.

Declaring is for those who have eligibility left.

The rule also does not specify this only applying to those with remaining eligibility. It does, however, require your name to be appropriately withdrawn to be deemed eligible to return. Hutson did not withdraw his name.

Again, people can interpret things however they like to make them feel better about something. But it comes down to what is in writing, and the SEC fricked up by rushing this and not thinking through the language.
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
33916 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 3:00 pm to
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former NFL players


Define this, because Sanky couldnt do it on the stand in court.

Whats a pro athlete? What does the 5 for 5 rule?
Posted by TexasOnTop
Member since Nov 2023
6839 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 3:00 pm to
Did not declare for the draft. Did not sign with a team. No matter how many times you repeat yourself over and over, it will not change these facts.
Posted by Scruffy
Kansas City
Member since Jul 2011
78437 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 3:00 pm to
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It does, however, require your name to be appropriately withdrawn to be deemed eligible to return. Hutson did not withdraw his name
Exactly.

Therefore, he is ineligible.
Posted by stuckintexas
Austin & DFW
Member since Sep 2009
3568 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 3:01 pm to
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the SEC's interpretation of the rule, and they agree with me


That's great for you and the SEC. The courts do not agree, and that is what matters.

With all sincerity, and from the bottom of my heart...

Go frick yourself.
Posted by Scruffy
Kansas City
Member since Jul 2011
78437 posts
Posted on 9/8/26 at 3:02 pm to
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Did not declare for the draft.
Did not withdraw his name from the draft, therefore he “declared” the minute his eligibility ended, as I pointed out.

It is automatic.
This post was edited on 9/8/26 at 3:04 pm
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