San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is one of many professional athletes applauding the state of California for passing a law that will allow college athletes to hire agents and profit from endorsements.
"I hope it destroys the NCAA," Sherman told reporters on Monday. "I think it's corrupt, and I think it's a bunch of people taking advantage of kids and doing it under a mask of fair play."
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 206 into law Monday. Athlete pay would come from endorsements, and a number of other states including Florida, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and North Carolina are now reportedly considering similar legislation.