This article goes in-depth on some of the most entertaining NIL deals that have come together since NIL was introduced a little over a year ago.
Dieunerst Collin (OL Lake Erie College) – Popeyes
This is the latest NIL deal to gather attention. About ten years ago, there was a video on Vine that showed Dieunerst Collin in a Popeyes line and it went viral. Flack forward to today, and Collin is playing offensive lineman for Lake Erie College. People found that out and it started going around Twitter. It only took about three days for Popeyes to reach out to him for a NIL deal.
The Popeyes meme kid, who is now a college football player, has been offered a NIL deal from Popeyes.
After years of being an internet meme, Dieunerst Collin is finally capitalizing off his image after reposting the meme with his state championship. pic.twitter.com/ZiWhzUG4xd
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 12, 2023
Decoldest Crawford (WR Portal) – SOS Heating & Cooling
Decoldest Crawford is a wide receiver from Louisiana who committed and played for Nebraska last season. He, unfortunately, suffered an injury and is now in the transfer portal. He recently took a visit to Jackson State, so it’ll be interesting to see where he goes. While at Nebraska, he signed a NIL deal with SOS Heating & Cooling, which is funny considering his name. Crawford went to the company owner’s house and filmed a commercial that aired on local tv.
Whatever they paid DeColdest Crawford for this NIL deal it wasn’t enough pic.twitter.com/X6CxpWyTu4
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 16, 2022
Mo Ibrahim Jr. (RB Minnesota) – “Mo-Pack” Gushers
Minnesota star running back Mo Ibrahim Jr. has been seen eating gushers on the sideline during games and it got the attention of the fruit snack company. They agreed on a NIL deal and Ibrahim was able to create his own box of gushers called the “Mo-Pack”.
Last month, Minnesota RB Mo Ibrahim was seen eating Gushers on the sideline.
Now, he’s signed an NIL deal with General Mills for his own Gushers “Mo Packs.” pic.twitter.com/AuhzSoZLgO
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) November 19, 2022
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Bijan Robinson (RB Texas) – Bijan Mustardson Dijon Mustard
Bijan Robinson got a really cool NIL deal with a dijon mustard brand and got his own mustard called Bijan Mustardson Dijon Mustard, which is obviously a play-off of his name. Robinson will be in the upcoming NFL Draft and should be one of the top running backs taken.
Bijan Robinson’s gourmet dijon mustard, Bijan Mustardson, is now available to order. Here’s the website.https://t.co/YD9Ko6GqX7 pic.twitter.com/Eaqtp4AGoq
— Max Olson (@max_olson) August 19, 2022
12 players with the last name Reese – Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups has signed 12 players with the last name Reese to NIL deals. The deal includes an orange suit, Reese’s cup-shaped cuff links, a chain that says “Reese” on it, and a mini fridge to keep footballs at the ideal temperature. The 12 players are Andrew Reese (DB Delaware State), Brody Reese (DL Tulsa), Cameron Reese (DE Troy), Courtney Reese (RB UNLV), David Reese (LB Florida), James Reese (DB Tennessee State), John Reese (S Auburn), Max Reese (TE Eastern Michigan), Michael Reese (DE Duke), Otis Reese (S Ole Miss), Quinton Reese (S Liberty), Richard Reese (RB Baylor).
JUST IN: @reeses has signed NIL deals with college football players named Reese. Deal includes a Reese’s Reese gold chain and pendant, Reese’s “cup” links and a Reese’s mini fridge for their locker. pic.twitter.com/UTfN4Hgoxb
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 6, 2022
Tommy Brown (OL Colorado) – Shinesty Underwear Model
This is probably the funniest out of all of them. Colorado offensive lineman Tommy Brown is now also an underwear model. He signed his NIL deal with the Shinesty clothing brand and the pictures are something to see.
Colorado offensive lineman Tommy Brown signs with @Shinesty, becoming the first ever college football NIL underwear model.
"When you have a body this good, you deserve to be paid," Brown said.
Yes, that's a real quote. pic.twitter.com/EIyXIako4r
— Mark J. Burns (@markjburns88) October 28, 2022
