Former Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa’s waiver for an additional year of eligibility has been denied, sources told ESPN.
The waiver was denied despite coach Nick Saban and Alabama writing a strong plea of support to the NCAA.
As a result, Tagovailoa, who had entered the transfer portal this month, instead will begin training for the NFL draft.
When he entered the portal, Tagovailoa told ESPN that he had filed for a reinstatement waiver with the NCAA for a sixth year of eligibility.