The Texas Tech Red Raiders might have this whole name, image and likeness thing figured out. In fact, the Matador Club – a non-profit NIL collective organized by Tech donors – will pay all 85 football scholarship players, as well as the 15 top walk-ons, $25,000 annually.
Essentially, the Red Raiders are bypassing scholarship roster limits.
Texas Tech Football players are receiving 1-year, $25,000 renewable NIL deals from the Matador Club, a donor collective.
All 85 scholarship players and 15 of the top walk-ons are eligible.
In return, players are expected to complete local community service.