Eligibility

Surprisingly, two players have been granted a 7th year of eligibility this year.  Bryton Barr, who began his career at Towson, has missed almost three years due to a variety of injuries.  Barr plans to finish his career at UMass as he dreams of a NFL career.  Offensive lineman Tony Morales of Texas Tech will use his 7th year of eligibilty in 2017 after it was granted in November.  He missed four full seasons from 2011-2014.