Star Miami linebacker Mohamed Toure is reportedly returning for his eighth (think about that) season of college football in 2026.
Toure was initially in the 2019 recruiting class with several players who are four-year NFL veterans.
Here’s an explanation of how this is even possible:
First, how is he still elgible to play?
It’s simple, actually. Starting his career at Rutgers in 2019, he took a redshirt year as a freshman, giving him an extra year. Following was his COVID year, giving him another year that he didn’t play. He then finally got on the field during his 2021 season, where he racked up 51 tackles and another 4.5 sacks.
During 2022, he suffered a season-ending injury, tearing his ACL. He returned healthy and played in 2023, earning All-Big 10 honors, and the following season, he tore his ACL again.
This season with Miami is only his second full season of playing, earning the rare eighth year in college football.
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