FAYETTEVILLE — A pair of Arkansas football players announced Thursday they have formed brand ambassador partnerships through new NCAA name, image and likeness rules.
Trey Knox, a junior receiver, has partnered with PetSmart for a social media advertising campaign, and sophomore defensive back Khari Johnson announced a partnership with gaming platform Yoke.
The marketing company Playfly Sports announced the deal for Knox. Johnson announced his partnership on his Instagram page.
No terms of the agreements were disclosed for either player.
“I have always been proud to be a student-athlete and an Arkansas football player, but I am just as proud to be a dog dad to Blue,“ Knox said, referencing his Husky.