Dan Rothfeld

Sep 30, 2026

11 minutes read

Highest NIL Deals in College Sports and What the Numbers Mean

Who has the highest NIL deal in college sports? There is no public ledger of every athlete contract, so no […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 30, 2026

17 minutes read

The Highest NIL Compensation Deals in US College Sports

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) refers to rules/laws in the US that allow a college student athlete the right to […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 30, 2026

13 minutes read

NIL Contracts for College Athletes

This guide explains the provisions to negotiate, how Division I third-party deal review works, when different athletes must report deals, and what records to keep. It distinguishes a brand contract

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 30, 2026

18 minutes read

When Did NIL Become Legal? The NIL Timeline and Rules Explained

This timeline explains the milestones, then separates third-party NIL deals from the direct school payments permitted under the 2025 House settlement. It also shows the checks an athlete should make

Dan Rothfeld

Aug 11, 2026

5 minutes read

Should You Use Your Extra Year of NCAA Eligibility? A Decision Checklist

The NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model can give some Division I athletes a fifth season of eligibility. A federal injunction […]

College student-athlete holding a football on campus beside digital dashboard icons representing NIL contract review, legal protections, and sponsorship opportunities.

Dan Rothfeld

Jul 30, 2026

12 minutes read

7 Contract Terms Athletes and Parents Should Review Independently

Signing an NIL agreement is more than accepting an endorsement opportunity. Learn the seven contract terms student-athletes and parents should review, including licensing rights, exclusivity, compensation, AI

Candice K. Lapham

Mar 27, 2026

6 minutes read

Federal NIL Legislation: What Student-Athletes Need to Know

Since 2021, the rules of college sports have been rewritten. Student-athletes can now earn money through NIL (Name, Image, and […]

Candice K. Lapham

Mar 27, 2026

5 minutes read

NIL Compliance Rules: College Sports Commission Explained

For decades, college students who played sports were known as ‘amateurs,’ which meant the rules strictly forbade them from being […]

Candice K. Lapham

Mar 27, 2026

6 minutes read

NIL Contracts for Student-Athletes: Duke v. Mensah Explained

For over a century, students who played sports for their universities were considered “amateurs.” This meant they were forbidden from […]

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