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NIL deals still a 'Wild West' as parents complicate athlete earnings

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Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in college sports remain unregulated and complex, according to David Meltzer, former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment. He highlights that parents often complicate negotiations, sometimes keeping earnings from their children. Meltzer suggests athletes should first hire an advocate to help navigate opportunities and select agents before entering the NIL marketplace, which is projected to reach $4.5 billion in the 2026-27 academic year. AI

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NIL deals still a 'Wild West' as parents complicate athlete earnings

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Robert Gray ·

    The ex-CEO of the agency behind ‘Jerry Maguire’ says NIL is still the Wild West—and parents are part of the problem

    College athletes became paid players and brand spokespeople almost overnight. Meltzer argues they still lack a framework and trustworthy advocates, even as Congress and the Big Ten move to impose order.

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