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College Athletes Can't Return After Going Pro | San Jose News
The ACC just shut the door on pro players returning to college sports, joining the Big 12, SEC, and Big Ten in a bold move to preserve amateurism. Once you sign with the NFL or get drafted, you’re officially out — no second chances. Coaches like Dave Doeren back the rule, calling it a clean line between college and pro. The NCAA’s five-year eligibility window sparked this chaos, with athletes hoping to go pro and come back. The NFL is matching the ACC’s stance, banning any player who leaves the league to return to college. It’s a firm, all-sides agreement: college is for students, not pros…
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