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Sources: NCAA defectors can't play in NFL in '26
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The NFL will inform its teams that any player who returns to the college ranks will be prohibited from signing with an NFL team this season, sources told ESPN.
What it means for your draft
Positive fantasy impact — expect draft capital and ADP to firm up.
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