Former MU defensive tackle Sterling Webb suing NCAA for fifth year of eligibility

Former Missouri defensive tackle Sterling Webb is suing the NCAA for an additional year of collegiate eligibility. This was first reported by Cody Goodwin of PowerMizzou.

Webb sued the NCAA in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County following new NCAA rules adopting the 5-in-5 model for college eligibility. Webb’s filing states the “NCAA’s own rules now promise every college athlete five seasons of competition in five years.”

The lawsuit also states that Mizzou “has an open roster spot for Webb” and “wants him on the field.”

Per Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a hearing to consider Webb’s motion for a temporary restraining order has been set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The NCAA approved the age-based eligibility model June 23 that changed outstanding college eligibility rules. The NCAA stated that the rule will not be retroactive, meaning that student-athletes whose eligibility expired after the 2025-26 academic year will not be able to earn additional years of eligibility.

Once the change goes into effect, players will have five years to complete five seasons of eligibility.

Missouri has an available roster spot for Webb if he’s granted the extra availability by the NCAA.

Webb logged 20 total tackles and two sacks as a senior for MU. He ranked second among defensive linemen in snaps and started eight games. The season prior for the Tigers, Webb recorded 18 total tackles.

The St. Louis product started his college career at New Mexico State, playing there for two seasons. He recorded 47 total tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles during those two seasons.

Webb could certainly help out Missouri’s defensive tackle depth and would play with Marquis Gracial, Jalen Marshall and a slew of transfers and younger prospects who’ve yet to prove themselves for MU.