the oregon ducksA powerhouse of carrots, images, and similarities. It's something no other program can replicate in college athletics. Positive evidence of this is quarterback Dillon Gabriel and wide receiver Evan Stewart's earnings in his NIL field.
Gabriel and Stewart are both in the top 10 in NIL earnings among football players, coming in 8th and 10th respectively.This represents a considerable accomplishment for both of them. High profile transfer Neither player has yet played for Oregon.
Gabriel is used his income He wore an “I'm Inspired” uniform at Mililani High School in his hometown of Mililani, Hawaii, to make his hometown a better place. The new uniforms were partially funded by Gabriel's NIL earnings, along with partnerships with Vicis, Riddel, Nike and more.
Part of this success is due to the efforts of Oregon's Division Street NIL collective, hailed by many as the most innovative and effective in the country.
Oregon's success in the NIL space isn't just limited to football, as North Carolina women's basketball transfer Dejah Kelly ranks 12th in NIL ratings for female college athletes entering her senior season at Oregon State. ing.
Change is on the horizon in the NIL space, as universities will soon be able to work directly with new and returning student-athletes.
“It's evolving quickly as we're able to facilitate deals for our student-athletes in the fall and our multimedia rights partners can facilitate deals as well,” he said. Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens. “We will be able to be more involved in directly linking and facilitating transactions.”
While we are pleased to see Oregon at the forefront of the NIL revolution so far, there is still much work to be done. New rules mean new strategies, and Mullens seems ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead in the next phase of NIL implementation.
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