NC State CB Corey Coley Jr. Eligibility Denied
- — Corey Coley Jr., a cornerback, will not receive an additional year of eligibility at North Carolina State, a federal judge ruled Friday.The decision prevents Coley from playing...
- Coley is among several college athletes challenging the NCAA's rule limiting play to four seasons within a five-year period.
- Dever III denied the request, stating that the "balance of hardships does not favor coley."
A federal judge has denied NC State cornerback Corey Coley Jr.’s request for a fifth year of eligibility, impacting his ability to earn name, image, and likeness (NIL) money. The ruling means Coley won’t be able to play this fall, and it also affects his antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA, where he’s challenging the four-year eligibility rule. judge James C. Dever III stated the “balance of hardships does not favor Coley,” effectively ending his bid for an extra season. The decision stems from Coley’s argument that he could secure additional NIL income with another year on the field. Before transferring to NC state, Coley played three seasons at Maryland and, in 2024, played six games for the Wolfpack before an injury sidelined him. News Directory 3 has the full story behind the legal battle and its ramifications. Discover what’s next for Coley’s lawsuit and the ongoing fight for athlete rights.
NC State Cornerback Corey Coley Jr. Loses Eligibility Bid for NIL Earnings
Updated June 11, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. — Corey Coley Jr., a cornerback, will not receive an additional year of eligibility at North Carolina State, a federal judge ruled Friday.The decision prevents Coley from playing and perhaps earning name, image, and likeness (NIL) money.
Coley is among several college athletes challenging the NCAA’s rule limiting play to four seasons within a five-year period. He sought an injunction to allow him to play this fall.
Judge James C. Dever III denied the request, stating that the “balance of hardships does not favor coley.”
Before transferring to NC State, Coley played three seasons at Maryland. In 2024, he played six games for the Wolfpack before an injury ended his season. After the NCAA denied his hardship waiver request for another season, Coley filed an antitrust lawsuit, arguing he could gain important NIL earnings with another year of play.
Dever countered that an injunction would not guarantee Coley additional playing time or NIL money.
What’s next
coley’s lawsuit against the NCAA will continue, addressing broader issues of college athlete eligibility and NIL rights. The ruling sets a precedent for similar cases involving college athletes seeking additional eligibility for financial gain.