Washington, DC (My Sportsbook) - Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett continued his quest to have the NFL's draft eligibility rules changed, asking the Supreme Court to again consider his lawsuit against the league.

Clarett, trying to enter the 2004 draft, originally won his case when a district court judge ruled that the NFL violated anti-trust laws by keeping players out of the draft until they are three years removed from high school.

However, the NFL appealed the ruling and a three-judge panel issued a stay of the lower court's ruling to keep Clarett out of the draft. Clarett then made an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court just prior to the draft and two justices also ruled against him.

The saga continued in May when the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals officially overturned the original decision, blocking Clarett's attempt at entering a supplemental draft. Then in October, the same appellate court denied Clarett's request to have the case reheard.

The Supreme Court will be his last chance.

However, Clarett, regardless of when or if his case is heard, will be eligible for the next draft in April.

Clarett helped Ohio State to a national championship as a freshman in 2002. He set school freshman records with 1,237 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns, but his durability was a question mark as injuries forced him to the sidelines for a couple of games.

Clarett missed the 2003 season while serving a suspension by the NCAA for lying to the university and NCAA investigators about receiving improper benefits.