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  • NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) policies allow student-athletes to monetize their personal brands through endorsements, sponsorships, and other opportunities while maintaining their eligibility.

  • Since the NCAA’s NIL rule change in July 2021, athletes across all sports have collectively earned millions of dollars, reshaping the landscape of college sports marketing.

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Meet The Top NIL Collectives

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The 12th Man+ Fund (Texas A&M)

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Spyre Sports Group (Tennessee)

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Division Street (Oregon)

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Arkansas Edge (University of Arkansas)

The Foundation (Ohio State)

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The Foundation (Ohio State)

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Florida Victorious (University of Florida)

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Landmark NCAA Policy Change

The NCAA officially suspended its long-standing prohibition on student-athletes profiting from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), allowing athletes at all NCAA levels to sign sponsorship and endorsement deals without jeopardizing their eligibility.

State Legislation Paved the Way:

California's Fair Pay to Play Act (passed in 2019) became the first law allowing college athletes to profit from NIL. This bold move encouraged other states to introduce similar legislation, pressuring the NCAA to address NIL rights nationally.

NIL's Multi-Billion-Dollar Impact:

Since its implementation, the NIL industry has grown into a multi-billion-dollar market, with athletes securing deals ranging from local partnerships to major brand endorsements. By 2023, high-profile college athletes had inked agreements worth millions, redefining college sports economics.

High School Athletes

As of 2022, several states began allowing high school athletes to benefit from NIL deals, recognizing the growing influence of young sports stars and extending NIL opportunities beyond college, with rules varying state by state.

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