OT - Jack DeFoor (@jackdefoor54) Ruled Eligible

[Deleted member 2897]

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Read a rumor he is coming here and I noticed in his twitter feed he's now following a lot of GT folks and his Instagram account says he plays GT Football.
https://www.instagram.com/jackdefoor54/

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2016/jack-defoor-4977

Looks like he pulled the rip cord at Ole Miss.

 

[pinglett]

So it's a done deal. Wooo hoo!

 

[BuckeyeJacket]

Would he have to sit out a year even with the mess at Ole Miss?

 

[tech_wreck47]

TURN IT GREEN!

CPJ said they will find out if he’s able to play but didn’t give an answer, seems like it’s still in the air as to if he will have to sit out a year or not.

 

[GTFLETCH]

Awesome

 

[FightWinDrink]

Would he have to sit out a year even with the mess at Ole Miss?

Yes. They only gave penalty free transfers to rising seniors

 

[takethepoints]

Too bad, that.

Oth, it's great that he'll play for us. If it all works out.

 

[Buzzbomb]

Has three years to play three if he sits(otherwise, 4 to play 3).

 

[tech_wreck47]

Yes. They only gave penalty free transfers to rising seniors

CPJ said they are exploring possibilities and they don’t know yet if he will be able to play next year or not.

 

[TheTechGuy]

Yes. They only gave penalty free transfers to rising seniors

Deontay Anderson, C/O 2016 signee and Ole Miss player, has retained counsel and is petitioning the NCAA for immediate eligibility upon transfer on the grounds that he was misled during his recruiting. 2016 is the same class as Defoor. Anderson has stated that if the NCAA denies the petition he will seek a remedy through legal channels.

All that to say the issue could be litigated. IIRC, (Big asterick here) the Judge could issue a TRO for the upcoming year allowing players to be eligible immediately; then uphold the NCAA's finding and force the players to sit the following year. Depends on the timeline of the proceedings.

 

[Sarrick]

I thought there was something sent out where any ole miss player can transfer out and be eligible immediately. Like Shea Patterson

 

[Buzzbomb]

Some more background:
http://www.olemisssports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jack_defoor_1022355.html

 

[THWG]

Well 2017 sucked, but 2018 is off to a great start with Dwags losing a heartbreaker, Woody being announced, and now DeFoor jumping on board!! Let's finish the 2018 class strong and close out on Barrett, Chatman, and Brule!!

 

[lauraee]

Get the lawyers involved & ncaa is gonna cave. Just like they had to in that case @ nc st with Beverly.

 

[Sheldon's]

6-5 and 302 - very nice addition and looks like a good student as well.

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

Well 2017 sucked, but 2018 is off to a great start with Dwags losing a heartbreaker, Woody being announced, and now DeFoor jumping on board!! Let's finish the 2018 class strong and close out on Barrett, Chatman, and Brule!!

Eff China and the year of the dog. This is America...let the year of the Jackets reign.

 

[UgaBlows]

Hellz Yeah!

 

[Tech93]

He definitely upped his education tremendously by coming to GT which should pay off in spades down the road.

 

[Silk3]

Has good chance to play this upcoming season

 

[MikeJackets1967]

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Read a rumor he is coming here and I noticed in his twitter feed he's now following a lot of GT folks and his Instagram account says he plays GT Football.
https://www.instagram.com/jackdefoor54/

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2016/jack-defoor-4977

Looks like he pulled the rip cord at Ole Miss.

AWESOME!!!!!!! Jack has definitely went up in the world leaving Ole Piss for Georgia Tech