The NCAA voted one of its most significant eligibility changes ever on Tuesday.
Under the new rules, players will be granted five years of eligibility to be completed within five years of high school graduation or an athlete’s 19th birthday, whichever comes first. There would be limited exceptions for factors like religious missions, maternity leave and military service.
In effect, the new rule eliminates redshirts across college sports. Under the previous system, athletes had five years to compete over four years. There would not be further waivers for injury or other extenuating circumstances.
