Hey all, with the new NIL rules allowing college athletes to earn from their name, image, and likeness, I've become curious. Who's the college athlete earning the most from NIL deals right now? Any insight into this would be greatly appreciated.
Due to the nature of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, it's difficult to pinpoint the exact highest earner among college athletes as the agreements can range significantly and many deals are kept private. However, there are some high-profile cases that have made headlines.
One prolific earner is QB1 Spencer Rattler from Oklahoma University who has reportedly signed multiple NIL deals, including with Raising Cane's, a popular chicken finger restaurant in the United States.
In a separate case, the Cavinder twins at Fresno State were among the first college athletes to ink NIL deals, with companies like Boost Mobile. It's speculated that their earnings are quite high given their sizable social media following.
Miami quarterback D'Eriq King reportedly signed a $20,000 NIL deal with the NHL’s Florida Panthers. Moreover, King and his teammate Bubba Bolden announced a partnership with a moving company, Good Greek Moving and Storage, for a reported $20,000 each.
It's important to remember that these figures will fluctuate greatly depending on the athlete's sport, prominence, and personal brand. Also, details for many of these contracts are not disclosed publicly, and numbers often come from unreliable sources or are mere estimates.
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