Overview
- Hutson reached an agreement with the NCAA and was cleared to rejoin the Texas Longhorns, his attorney announced late Friday.
- The return follows a federal injunction that paused the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility rule and allowed members of the 2022 recruiting class to seek a fifth year.
- Hutson went undrafted in April and attended rookie minicamps with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns before pursuing legal relief to regain college eligibility.
- Coaches say Hutson brings experience and versatility at guard and center, while critics warn his return could limit playing time for younger linemen.
- Texas has not yet finished formal roster paperwork, and the NCAA agreement ends Hutson’s local lawsuit while creating short-term roster and depth effects the program must manage.