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Originally Posted by JRutledge
The only eligible receivers by position are the X and the T on the line and everyone in the back field and they are only eligible if they have an eligible number.
I cannot speak specifically for NFL rules, but the rule on this are basically the same. I know NFL players can report to be eligible on the end of the line, but not sure how that is done procedurally.
Peace
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In general, it is illegal to cover an eligible (by number) receiver in the NFL.