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Top High School Football Player In The U.S. Travis Hunter Inks NIL Deal With Black-Owned Coffee Shop

The No. 1 high school football player in the nation, Travis Hunter is making moves. Clarion Ledger reports Travis Hunter has signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Black-owned coffee shop J5 Caffe. “Hunter set the sports world ablaze when he chose to play for (Deion Sanders) and JSU,” J5 Caffe said in a news release, according to Clarion Ledger. “He possesses unique skills and a mindset that will allow him to be a phenomenal two-way threat for JSU. His uniqueness complements the uniqueness of J5 Caffe and they will both change the game.” The partnership with Travis Hunter honors J5 Caffe’s commitment to empowering aspiring Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students. The coffee company — created by Jabari O. Edwards — not only sells top-of-the-line blends, but each purchase benefits the greater good. According to the company’s website, a percentage of each product sold creates scholarship opportunities for individuals of low socioeconomic status interested...

Samantha Dorisca

Feb 17, 2022

Top High School Football Player In The U.S. Travis Hunter Rumored To Have Inked A 7-Figure NIL Deal

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...

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 16, 2021