Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar plans to attend next week’s NFL scouting combine while awaiting a ruling in Knox County Chancery Court that could determine whether he is granted an additional season of eligibility with the Volunteers.
According to [On3’s Chris Low](https://www.on3.com/news/tennessee-qb-joey-aguilar-plans-to-attend-nfl-combine-while-waiting-on-his-court-ruling/), Aguilar received a combine invitation, though it was not made public as he challenges the NCAA’s eligibility rules for former junior college players. Aguilar and his legal team appeared before Chancellor Chris Heagerty last Friday. Heagerty said he would issue a ruling in “short order” on whether Aguilar will receive a temporary injunction against the NCAA.
Aguilar intends to participate in the combine for a limited 48-hour window rather than the standard five-day stay in an effort to preserve eligibility. Even if he receives a favorable ruling, he will limit his time in Indianapolis in case of an appeal. All NFL teams were informed that Aguilar is scheduled as a limited participant.
The combine runs Feb. 23 through March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Aguilar will not throw after undergoing January surgery to remove a benign tumor in his throwing arm. Despite playing through pain last season, he led the SEC in passing yards per game (274.2) and threw 24 touchdowns in his first year at Tennessee.
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Aguilar argues his junior college seasons should not count against his NCAA eligibility. If restored, he could command an NIL package exceeding $2 million and potentially improve his NFL draft stock with another collegiate season.
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