Rule changes seem to be coming to college sports this summer, with proposed amendments to the NCAA Basketball Tournament and the organization's student-athlete eligibility rules.

If implemented, the latter would grant five years of eligibility to current student-athletes beginning with the 2026-27, but those who were seniors in 2025-26 and graduated would not be granted an extra year of eligibility. It appears that it's only a matter of time before the change is officially made, and these UCLA football players could take advantage.

DB Scooter Jackson

Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Scooter Jackson (28) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Huskies wide receiver Audric Harris (13) in the end zone during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Jackson enters his second season at UCLA as a senior, becoming one of the few bright spots as he made eight starts at the nickelback position.…