Don’t ever get too comfortable knowing all the ins and outs involving rules and regulations when it comes to the NCAA — it’s always changing. According to Jon Rothstein with CBS Sports, the NCAA is talking about changing the length of eligibility a student-athlete can have to play in NCAA sports. Currently, you can have four years of eligibility to play as a college athlete — plus redshirts, waivers, etc.
But according to Rothstein, the NCAA is considering upping the number of years someone can play NCAA sports to five years. Meaning, you could play five seasons of college football, basketball, volleyball, etc. Assuming you could still earn a redshirt year, someone could be in college sports for six or seven years — including an injury waiver.
The NCAA is considering allowing five years of eligibility for players in all sports moving forward, per an NCAA official.
The topic will continue to be discussed in early 2025.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 3, 2025
So how does this ultimately impact Michigan?
Let’s look strictly at the football program. Obviously, your J.J. McCarthy‘s and likely Bryce Underwood’s, they aren’t staying for five seasons barring injury issues. However, with today’s NIL and landscape of college football, it could impact those mid-to-late round NFL draft picks. Look at both running backs from this season: Donovan Edwards and Kalel Mullings.
You could make an argument that both of them could return for one more season and potentially boost their draft stock. If Edwards or Mullings came back for another year and rushed for 1,000 yards, maybe they go higher in the 2026 NFL Draft. Granted, the running back life in the NFL isn’t long, but you get what I’m saying.
This news would most certainly impact those players who aren’t a sure-fire NFL hit, but maybe coming back to college for one more season, lighting it up, could make them become that sure-fire draft pick. It will be interesting to watch and see how this unfolds.
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The NCAA is considering a new rule that could have a major impact on Michigan Athletics. The proposed rule would allow student-athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness, potentially opening up new opportunities for athletes to earn money outside of their scholarships.
This rule change could be a game-changer for Michigan Athletics, as it would give student-athletes the ability to capitalize on their personal brand and potentially attract top recruits to the program. It could also help level the playing field for athletes who come from lower-income backgrounds and may not have the same financial resources as their peers.
While the rule is still in the early stages of discussion and implementation, the potential benefits for Michigan Athletics are clear. The ability for student-athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness has the potential to revolutionize college sports and provide new opportunities for athletes to succeed both on and off the field.
Stay tuned for updates on this potential NCAA rule change and how it could impact Michigan Athletics in the future.
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