{"id":767411,"date":"2026-07-17T01:58:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T01:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/767411\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T01:58:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T01:58:24","slug":"nike-announces-nil-athlete-deals-with-multiple-top-cfb-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/767411\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike announces NIL Athlete deals with multiple top CFB players"},"content":{"rendered":"

Global sportswear brand Nike announced Thursday<\/a> that it has agreed to new NIL agreements with eight elite college football players, further strengthening one of the industry\u2019s strongest brand football rosters. As part of its NIL agreements, Nike provides the college athletes \u201cunparalleled\u201d support in the form of both specialized products as well as with their content and media.<\/p>\n

Among those joining the Nike brand include Ole Miss<\/a> quarterback-running back duo Trinidad Chambliss<\/a> and Kewan Lacy<\/a>; Texas<\/a> receiver Cam Coleman<\/a> and edge rusher Colin Simmons<\/a>; LSU<\/a> tight end Trey\u2019Dez Green<\/a>; Oregon<\/a> quarterback Dante Moore<\/a>; as well as a paid of five-star true freshmen in Vanderbilt<\/a> quarterback Jared Curtis<\/a> and Ohio State<\/a> receiver Chris Henry Jr<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNike leverages the full weight of the brand to provide unparalleled partnership to athletes across its football roster \u2014 giving them tools for long-term success across sport, business and culture,\u201d Nike\u2019s press release read<\/a>. \u201cNike\u2019s NIL partnerships also extend to athlete-centered design and innovation, as well as support for athletes in their pursuit to stand for something bigger.\u201d<\/p>\n

The eight new collegiate additions join 11 new high school signings as Nike further expands what the company described as \u201cthe youngest and fastest football roster at the center of culture and sport, spanning high school players, college athletes and elite pros.\u201d As NIL partners, the new collegiate and high school signees will help shape the Nike brand as it moves forward into the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cNike\u2019s football roster has always been defined by the athletes who are shaping where the game goes next,\u201d Nike executive vice president of global sports marketing Ann Miller said in a release Thursday<\/a>. \u201cThese signings reflect our commitment to serving the best football talent at every level with the support, innovation and partnership they need to reach their full potential on the field and away from the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

The newest brand additions join a Nike football roster that already includes NFL pros Saquon Barkley<\/a>, Kendrick Bourne<\/a>, Ja\u2019Marr Chase<\/a>, Jayden Daniels<\/a>, Najee Harris<\/a>, Derrick Henry<\/a>, Jerry Jeudy<\/a>, Trent McDuffie<\/a>, Tetairoa McMillan<\/a>, Kyler Murray<\/a>, Malik Nabers<\/a>, Shedeur Sanders<\/a>, Jameson Williams<\/a> and Bryce Young<\/a>, as well as Alabama<\/a> redshirt freshman quarterback Keelon Russell<\/a> and Oregon freshman safety Jett Washington<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Full list of Nike\u2019s college football roster:<\/p>\n

CB Zabien Brown<\/p>\n

WR Ryan Coleman-Williams<\/p>\n

RB EJ Crowell<\/p>\n

S Bray Hubbard<\/p>\n

DB Dijon Lee Jr. <\/p>\n

WR Cederian Morgan <\/p>\n

EDGE Yhonzae Pierre <\/p>\n

QB Keelon Russell<\/p>\n

EDGE Xavier Atkins<\/p>\n

QB Byrum Brown <\/p>\n

WR Chas Nimrod<\/p>\n

WR Keshaun Singleton<\/p>\n

RB Gideon Davidson, <\/p>\n

CB Ashton Hampton, <\/p>\n

EDGE Will Heldt<\/p>\n

WR T.J. Moore <\/p>\n

WR Bryant Wesco Jr.<\/p>\n

DB KJ Bolden <\/p>\n

LB Chris Cole<\/p>\n

TE Kaiden Prothro<\/p>\n

CB Ellis Robinson IV<\/p>\n

WR Talyn Taylor<\/p>\n

TE Elyiss Williams<\/p>\n

S Ty Benefield<\/p>\n

RB Harlem Berry<\/p>\n

WR Jayce Brown <\/p>\n

DE Lamar Brown <\/p>\n

RB Caden Durham <\/p>\n

TE Trey\u2019Dez Green <\/p>\n

QB Husan Longstreet\u00a0<\/p>\n

CB DJ Pickett<\/p>\n

OT Jordan Seaton <\/p>\n

EDGE Princewill Umanmielen <\/p>\n

LB Whit Weeks<\/p>\n

WR Chris Henry Jr.<\/p>\n

RB Bo Jackson <\/p>\n

CB Jermaine Mathews Jr.<\/p>\n

QB Trinidad Chambliss <\/p>\n

RB Kewan Lacy<\/p>\n

RB Jordon Davison <\/p>\n

CB Brandon Finney Jr.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WR Dakorien Moore <\/p>\n

QB Dante Moore <\/p>\n

S Jett Washington<\/p>\n

WR Nyck Harbor <\/p>\n

QB LaNorris Sellers<\/p>\n

EDGE Dylan Stewart<\/p>\n

WR Nico Brown<\/p>\n

RB Micah Ford<\/p>\n

S Jay Green<\/p>\n

DB\/WR Demetres Samuel Jr.<\/p>\n

QB Dia Bell <\/p>\n

WR Cam Coleman <\/p>\n

EDGE Colin Simmons <\/p>\n

DB Jonah Williams <\/p>\n

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