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Reggie Bush is taking legal action against several organizations he claims failed to acknowledge his contributions when they benefited from his name, image, and likeness (NIL) . According to ESPN, Bush, a former USC running back and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, announced the lawsuit on Monday against the university, the Pac-12, and the NCAA . His legal team claims the organizations profited significantly from Bush’s popularity through TV contracts, merchandise sales, and media rights — even after he went to the NFL. “This case is not just about seeking justice for Reggie Bush,” said attorney Evan Selik, per the outlet. “It’s about setting a precedent for the fair treatment of all college athletes. Our goal is to rectify this injustice and pave the way for a system where athletes are rightfully recognized, compensated, and treated fairly for their contributions.” Bush completed his college football career and entered the NFL draft in 2006, when the New Orleans Saints selected him as...
College football quarterback Shedeur Sanders still remains at the top of name, image, and likeness (NIL) earners. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Shedeur was listed at the top of the 2023 college football season, with an approximate $3.8 million valuation. This was also the highest NIL valuation at the time. In 2024, not much has changed. Shedeur — who now plays for the University of Colorado and is being led by his father and head coach Deion Sanders — has a NIL valuation that has soared to an estimated $5.1 million , according to the latest data from On3. He is joined by his teammate, Travis Hunter, who is ranked third with an estimated $3.1 million valuation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by On3 NIL (@on3nil) Signing To Nike The news follows just weeks after Shedeur made history as the first college football player to sign an NIL deal with Nike. His presence within the athletic apparel giant is now a family affair, as his father is also signed to a deal with the...
College football player Travis Hunter has made wise financial decision with his latest name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal. NerdWallet Wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes, Hunter will now be working with finance platform NerdWallet, joining USC basketball superstar JuJu Watkins, Sports Illustrated reported. He is the first football athlete on their roster. The conditions for signing an NIL deal with NerdWallet include stipulations that the athlete must fulfill a smart money action and release publicly the terms of their contract. Hunter was given three smart money options and he moved forward with the plan to place 20% of his earnings into a savings account. “Preparation is the key to success both on and off the field, and I’m excited to plan for a strong financial future with the help of NerdWallet,” the NCAA athlete said in a statement. “The opportunity to earn and be smarter with managing my NIL money in the right bank account while playing football was too good to pass...
Long-time hip hop heads are surely familiar with the works of rapper turned businessman Calvin Broadus, AKA Snoop Dogg . Since Snoop has taken part in a wide array of business and entertainment ventures, it should come as no surprise to learn that many of his children have followed suit. One of his most prolific offspring is his 27-year-old son, Cordell Broadus, who is best known for his time on the field for UCLA’s Bruins Football team . While Cordell could likely have built a brand off his father’s name alone, or even gone on to pro NFL football, the young mogul has taken after his father’s penchant for diversifying his income streams. He has branched off into numerous exciting fields. Today, Cordell Broadus has an estimated net worth of over $2 million independently, and functions as one of the heirs to his father’s estate of over $160 million. Let’s take a moment to look into Cordell’s many revenue streams, his college football career, and any other pertinent information, and...
Most of the movement surrounding Deion Sanders and his decision to leave Jackson State University to take on the head coaching job at the University of Colorado has come to a stopping point. With several interviews explaining his movement plus the calm surrounding the debates that consumed social media, it seemed as if everything surrounding this coaching change had settled. However, there was one decision-making official who was still not too sure about Coach Prime’s new move.
The day of college athletes being exploited for their likeness is a thing of the past. With current NCAA rules and regulations and the prominence of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, collegiate superstars can finally get paid for their work on the field, court, and more. A recent University of Miami recruit, Jaden Rashada, is believed to have received the highest-known NIL deal for a high school recruit to date – according to On3NIL. At $9.5 million, the deal is set to possibly break records, but it did not come without its share of controversy.
Travis Hunter, the nation’s No. 1 recruit, recently made an announcement that shook up the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). On Dec. 15, the Rivals.com player made the decision to commit to playing for historically Black Jackson State University over Florida State University, Yahoo Sports reports. Hunter made the announcement official with sporting Jackson State gear during his decision ceremony at his high school. The moment Travis Hunter made his decision to flip to Jackson State (Via @11AliveNews ) pic.twitter.com/pbNv6ojCy1 — Rivals (@Rivals) December 15, 2021 Prior to the unexpected signing move, the Georgia native was verbally committed to Florida State since March 2020. Now, Hunter will join football legend and Florida State alum Deion Sanders. According to a Twitter post by Bean Invest, Hunter’s switch reportedly may have secured him a multi-million dollar deal. 🚨BREAKING🚨 Barstool Sports and Penn National Gaming have reached a deal with the #1 high school...
After the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA’s) names, images or likeness (NIL) laws changed this summer, college athletes have been racking up deals and earning the accolades they deserve for the dedication and tireless grind they bring to their respective sports. According to CBS, Alabama Crimson Tide freshman Ga’Quincy McKinstry becomes one of the latest to get in on the action with his recent NIL deal as it is a full circle moment. From his childhood to his collegiate career, his nickname has been “Kool-Aid,” (his officially listed first name on Alabama’s roster). Now, he’s partnered with the drink company itself. Kool-Aid’s Twitter gave a warm welcome to the Alabama football player by switching account names with him. “In honor of our new partnership, we’ve swapped names with Kool-Aid McKinstry and given him the power of OH YEAH,” the brand’s Twitter bio reads . OHHH YEAHH! @GaQMcK1 #ItsOfficial #SigningDay #BrandAthlete pic.twitter.com/bfiO9KwIW9 — Kool-Aid Man...