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Joe Thomas Says College Athletes Should Be Able to Profit off Their Likeness

Bleacher Report NFL | September 6, 2017

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas believes college athletes should have the opportunity to profit from their likeness.

"I'm not a proponent of paying college athletes, but they should be able to make money on their own likeness/autographs/endorsements," he tweeted Tuesday.

Thomas' comments come after he tweeted a Bleacher Report story highlighting the record viewership for Saturday's game between Alabama and Florida State:

Joe Thomas

And the players raked in... $10! Let's not wonder why college players r leaving at all time high rate.ud83dude02ud83dude02 @JayBilas https://t.co/D1cAmMvbol

2017-9-5 20:15:38

According to a press release from ESPN, more than 12.

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