Rutgers has been determined to improve its standing when it comes to name, image, and likeness.
Recently, the athletic department made another stride in this. On Thursday, Rutgers announced the hiring of Reed Zak as its General Manager who will oversee the efforts in NIL opportunities for student-athletes.
“As a New Jersey native, it’s an honor and privilege for me to work alongside Rutgers Athletics,” Zak said in a press release via Rutgers. “The tri-state region offers abundant NIL opportunities for Scarlet Knight student-athletes, and the entire Rutgers team acknowledges the advantage this provides in maintaining competitiveness within the Big Ten.