I am not sure if this pertains to illegal participation, something else, or nothing at all in NFHS.

My question is if a player from A (or B) goes OOB because he is blocked out, and returns at the next available oppurtunity (i.e. there is not illegal participation for "intentionally" going OOB) is there a problem with him catching a forward pass after he returns inbounds from OOB?

I am not sure if this is a pro thing, college thing, or high school thing. I have been trying to reference this is the NFHS rulebook without luck? Anyone have input as to if this is a penalty or something perfectly legal? Is there something in the rule book about him being the "first" person to touch the ball after returning inbounds? Thanks.
Any input is appreciated.


Dale

No such rule in NFHS.

There is a fundamental that says something like, "A player who starts the down as eligible remains eligible throughout the down". In other words, nothing an eligible receiver does during a down makes him ineligible to touch, bat, or catch a pass.