Jaylon Ferguson is headed to the NFL’s combine next week after all.

USA TODAY Sports has learned that the star defensive end from Louisiana Tech, one of the top edge rushers in the upcoming NFL draft, has been re-invited to the combine for medical exams and team interviews — yet still prevented from on-the-field drills and testing — after Ferguson’s previous invitation was rescinded after an off-the-field issue was discovered during a background check.

The NFL’s change of heart — and tweaked policy — also clears the way for previously banned Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and Colorado State receiver Preston Williams to attend the combine that begins Tuesday in Indianapolis.

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