## Top 10 Texas College NIL-Earning Athletes Since the NCAA's name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules were passed in June 2021, college athletes have been able to profit off of their own name and likeness. This has led to a number of high-profile athletes signing endorsement deals with major companies. In Texas, some of the most notable NIL earners include: **1. Quinn Ewers, Texas Longhorns football:** The former five-star recruit signed a multi-year deal with NIL collective Longhorn NIL in 2022. The deal is worth over $1 million per year and includes bonuses for on-field performance. **2. Arch Manning, Texas Longhorns football:** The nation's top-ranked quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class signed an NIL deal with NIL collective Horns with Heart in 2022. The deal is worth over $1 million per year and includes bonuses for on-field performance. **3. Bijan Robinson, Texas Longhorns football:** The reigning Doak Walker Award winner signed an NIL deal with NIL collective The Brandr Group in 2022. The deal is worth over $1 million per year and includes bonuses for on-field performance. **4. Steve Sarkisian, Texas Longhorns football:** The Longhorns head coach signed an NIL deal with NIL collective The Eyes of Texas in 2022. The deal is worth over $1 million per year and includes bonuses for team success. **5. Chris Beard, Texas Longhorns basketball:** The Longhorns head coach signed an NIL deal with NIL collective The Forty Acres Foundation in 2022. The deal is worth over $1 million per year and includes bonuses for team success. These are just a few of the many Texas college athletes who are earning money through NIL deals. As the NIL market continues to grow, it is likely that we will see even more high-profile athletes signing endorsement deals with major companies. Here are some additional details about each of the top 10 NIL earners in Texas: **Quinn Ewers** * Ewers is a five-star quarterback recruit who transferred to Texas from Ohio State in 2022. * He is considered to be one of the top prospects in the country and is expected to be the Longhorns' starting quarterback in 2023. * Ewers' NIL deal with Longhorn NIL is the largest NIL deal ever signed by a college athlete. **Arch Manning** * Manning is the son of former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and nephew of former NFL quarterback Eli Manning. * He is considered to be the top quarterback prospect in the 2023 recruiting class. * Manning's NIL deal with Horns with Heart is the second-largest NIL deal ever signed by a college athlete. **Bijan Robinson** * Robinson is a running back who rushed for over 1,400 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2022. * He is considered to be one of the best running backs in the country and is expected to be a first-round NFL draft pick in 2024. * Robinson's NIL deal with The Brandr Group is the third-largest NIL deal ever signed by a college athlete. **Steve Sarkisian** * Sarkisian is the head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team. * He led the team to a 12-2 record in 2022 and the Sugar Bowl. * Sarkisian's NIL deal with The Eyes of Texas is the fourth-largest NIL deal ever signed by a college coach. **Chris Beard** * Beard is the head coach of the Texas Longhorns basketball team. * He led the team to a 21-14 record and a second-place finish in the Big 12 in 2022. * Beard's NIL deal with The Forty Acres Foundation is the fifth-largest NIL deal ever signed by a college coach.
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