‘NIL first:’ Entire high school football roster offered deal

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‘NIL first:’ Entire St. John Bosco football roster offered deal

KONGiQ is offering NIL deals for every player on the Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco football team – a NIL first.

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‘NIL first:’ Entire St. John Bosco football roster offered deal​

In what is believed to be the first ever teamwide high school NIL deal, KONGiQ is providing a NIL opportunity for each member of the Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco football team.

California was the first state to allow high school athletes to enter into NIL agreements. So, it’s acceptable for St. John Bosco football players to participate in the NIL deal with KONGiQ – a sports performance, equipment and wellness technology platform.

High school athletic associations in 17 states allow their student-athletes to participate in NIL. Recently, the District of Columbia, Iowa and Massachusetts joined the list where it’s allowed. However, football powerhouse states like Texas, Florida and Georgia have prohibited student-athletes from participating in NIL.

Yet, the deal with 70-plus players and KONGiQ is believed to be a first for an entire high school team.

 

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Interesting NIL sight and tracker

NIL High School Rules

Database of state laws and high school sports associations that govern NIL rules allowing high school students to monetize their name, image and likeness while maintaining eligibility.

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As for Delaware it has been on the DIAA meeting agenda for a few months but they haven't gotten to it

VI. Other Items for Discussion Only A. Tournament Seeding Criteria B. Name, Image and Likeness Update and SB 297 C. DIAA Sport Seasons Start Dates


Senate Bill 297 (which has passed, just needs to be signed into law) lays the legal groundwork for it. DIAA just has to change their amateur status rules for it to be a go for DIAA member students..

Bill Detail - Delaware General Assembly

Legislation Document