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Former Temple Safety Sues NCAA for Extra Year of Eligibility
Javier Morton claims NCAA transfer rules violate antitrust laws and restrict athletes' ability to profit off their name, image and likeness.
Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:19pm
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Former Temple University safety Javier Morton has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, alleging that the organization's transfer rules violate antitrust laws and restrict athletes' ability to compete and profit off their name, image and likeness. Morton, who spent time at Garden City Community College, Nebraska, and Temple over his college career, is seeking an additional year of eligibility.
Why it matters
This lawsuit could have significant implications for the NCAA's transfer policies and the rights of student-athletes to control their name, image and likeness. If successful, it could pave the way for more legal challenges to the NCAA's rules and open up new opportunities for athletes to profit from their athletic careers.
The details
According to the lawsuit, Morton started his college career at Garden City Community College in 2021, where he played nine games. He then transferred to Nebraska in 2022, where he played eight games and tallied two tackles. The following year, he only saw action in two games and redshirted. Morton then transferred to Temple in 2024, where he finished fourth on the team with 48 tackles in 11 contests. In 2025, he recorded 40 tackles and two pass breakups, helping the Owls surpass three wins for the first time since 2019.
- Morton started his college career at Garden City Community College in 2021.
- He transferred to Nebraska in 2022.
- Morton transferred to Temple in 2024.
- He played for Temple in the 2025 season.
- Morton filed the lawsuit in Georgia Northern District Court on March 23, 2026.
The players
Javier Morton
A former safety who spent time at Garden City Community College, Nebraska, and Temple over his college career, and is now suing the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility.
NCAA
The organization that oversees college athletics in the United States and is being sued by Javier Morton over its transfer rules.
What’s next
The case is currently pending in the Georgia Northern District Court, and the outcome could set a precedent for future challenges to the NCAA's rules regarding transfers and name, image and likeness rights.
The takeaway
This lawsuit highlights the ongoing tension between the NCAA's rules and the growing push for student-athletes to have more control over their careers and ability to profit from their talents. The resolution of this case could have far-reaching implications for the future of college sports.
