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If you’ve had the chance to attend a high school sporting event, you likely have been met by athletes working hard with the shared goal of victory in their sport.This is because of NIL, or name, image, and likeness. It grants college, and in some other states high school, athletes the right to profit from […]

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File photo: South High School football players practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. A proposal to allow Ohio high school athletes to profit off of their personal brands failed in 2022, but supporters would like to see it reintroduced.

If you’ve had the chance to attend a high school sporting event, you likely have been met by athletes working hard with the shared goal of victory in their sport.This is because of NIL, or name, image, and likeness. It grants college, and in some other states high school, athletes the right to profit from their personal brand.It wasn’t until July of 2021 that the NCAA altered its rules to allow college students to profit from NILdeals, yet this decision had a grand and almost immediate impact across the nation.“Whatever we do moving forward, it will include discussion on this issue with our school administrators, Board of Directors, staff and leaders of other state high school athletic associations,” Ute said.

Although it is not in Ohio, Williams believes that the existence of NIL in itself is not an issue.  He believes that social media’s significance in NIL and sports culture as a whole, however, is a “double edged sword.”

What does NIL mean for high school athletes?

In May 2022, an NIL proposal was put forth by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, but it failed by a margin of 538 to 254 in a vote by member schools.

Despite this, Williams is supportive of the opportunity NIL can create for high school athletes.Williams feels that while social media helps with outreach and shines light on the overlooked or undermined characteristics in an athlete such as hard work, dedication, passion, and immersion into their sport, with the prominence of social media in the lives of children and adults alike, athletes have become aware of the capabilities of social media and have been taking advantage of them.

Soon after, one by one, different states began changing their rules, allowing high school athletes to benefit from their NIL as well.Shawn Williams Jr. is the head coach of the Centennial High School boys basketball team, and the head coach of the All-Ohio Red boys 16U AAU basketball team. He says that even he is noticing that NIL is gradually becoming more prevalent and impactful in the high school scene.  

Will NIL ever be approved for Ohio high school students?

“Every year, the referendum voting process shows that our member schools have a voice in this democratic process,” said OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute. “If NIL is going to enter the Ohio interscholastic landscape, we want the schools to be the ones to make that determination.”Ryan Holmes is a student at Centennial High School. This piece was written for Columbus Journalists in Training, a program sponsored by the Columbus Dispatch and Society of Professional Journalists Central Ohio Pro-Chapter and Columbus Association of Black Journalists for Columbus City Schools students. Ryan was a member of team Writer’s Block.Such has been shown through the gradual upsurge in instances of televised unsportsmanlike conduct in the form of athletes embarrassing one another and ultimately straying from the fundamental and core components of their sports, hungry for media attention.With so much momentum pushing toward NIL benefits being integrated into high school and college athletics, there is a possibility of it passing in the state of Ohio sooner rather than later. However, this decision will ultimately come down to the member schools.

This proposal would have allowed student athletes to sign endorsement agreements as long as their teams, schools and the OHSAA logo were not used, the endorsements did not happen on school property or in school uniform and provided there were no endorsements with companies that do not support the mission of education-based athletics, such as casinos, gambling, alcohol, drugs, and tobacco.  To his point, 44 states permit high school athletes the monetization of their NIL, according to NCSA Sports. Ohio is not one of these states. Because the proposal was rejected, Ohio’s student-athletes remain unable to sign endorsement deals without losing their amateur status.What you cannot see in Ohio is them using their athletic talent or persona off the field to make money.

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JACKRABBITS ADD DUO AHEAD OF 2025 SLATE

Story Links BROOKINGS, S.D. — As the 2025-26 academic year draws closer, the South Dakota State women’s soccer program has continued to add to its roster for this fall’s team. The Jackrabbits have welcomed two student-athletes with college experience to their squad with the transfer additions of graduate student Renny Buchanan and senior […]

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BROOKINGS, S.D. — As the 2025-26 academic year draws closer, the South Dakota State women’s soccer program has continued to add to its roster for this fall’s team. The Jackrabbits have welcomed two student-athletes with college experience to their squad with the transfer additions of graduate student Renny Buchanan and senior Taylor Thomas. 
 
“We’re excited to add Taylor and Renny to our team for the fall,” SDSU head coach Brock Thompson said. “They both have immense experience from college soccer as well as their pre-professional teams. More important, they’re great people who value the culture that we have created here and are excited to add to it.” 
 
Renny Buchanan | Defender | Graduate Student | Brentwood, Calif. | Heritage HS | John Brown
Renny Buchanan brings a standout resume to Brookings from the NAIA level as a graduate student from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark. 
 
Buchanan played four seasons for the Golden Eagles and earned numerous awards her final two seasons earning back-to-back all-conference recognition for the perennial NAIA national contender. She became a regular starter as a junior in 2023 starting all 22 matches. Buchanan played a team-high 1,858 minutes, including all 90 minutes in 16 matches, for a team that went 18-3-1. She was honored as the Sooner Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year as John Brown went 18-3-1, won its conference and advanced to the NAIA National Championship tournament. 
 
The Brentwood, Calif., native continued her strong play in 2024 as she logged 1,798 minutes on the pitched averaging 82 minutes per game. She anchored a defense that conceded just 0.83 goals per game and 6.7 shot attempts per match. Buchanan helped lead the Golden Eagles to another conference title and a trip to the quarterfinals of the NAIA national tournament, the farthest the program has ever advanced. 
 
Buchanan was a Third Team NAIA All-American in 2023. She topped the accolade with Second Team All-America honors in 2024. In all, Buchanan has played in 73 matches during her college career and made 58 starts. That stretch saw her score three goals and dish out 14 assists. She re-joins John Brown teammate Lauren Walter who signed with the Jackrabbits in January and competed with SDSU during the spring semester. 
 
“I feel so blessed to be joining this program and get to use my fifth year as a Jackrabbit,” Buchanan said. “God has truly guided this transition and I couldn’t be more at peace. As someone who’s repped blue and yellow since high school, I’m thrilled to finish out my college career with the same colors and a team that shares my values. Go Jackrabbits!”
 
Taylor Thomas | Midfielder | Senior | Sioux Falls, S.D. | Shattuck-St. Mary’s | FGCU
A local product returns to South Dakota as Sioux Falls native Taylor Thomas joins the Yellow and Blue for her senior season. 
 
Thomas has spent her first four years of her college career with a pair of seasons spent at Dayton and Florida Gulf Coast. She played three matches as a freshman for the Flyers before a redshirt season used during the 2022-23 academic year. Thomas transferred to FGCU ahead of her redshirt sophomore season and played in 10 matches for a team that won the Atlantic Sun tournament championship and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Last fall, Thomas played in all 19 matches and started 11 for the Eagles. Thomas played in over 1,000 matches for a FGCU squad that went 11-6-2 and advanced to the 2024 ASUN Tournament title game. 
 
Thomas has spent her summer months playing for the Sioux Falls City Football Club which is currently a member of the USL W League. The squad features fellow current Jackrabbits in Mia Bosch and Hailee Christiansen.
 
Prior to her collegiate career, Thomas spent her prep tenure at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Minnesota. Her parents, Emily and Eric, were both student-athletes during their college careers at Augustana. 
 
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return home and join the Jackrabbit family,” Thomas said. “Being part of such a respected program is a true honor, especially representing a community that has shaped who I am. I look forward to embracing this journey, building deep connections with my teammates and coaches, pushing myself to grow both on and off the field, and contributing wholeheartedly to the legacy of SDSU.”
 
The 2025 Jackrabbits return to action beginning on July 31 with the team’s annual Blue vs. Yellow Scrimmage at Fishback Soccer Park. Season tickets for the 2025 South Dakota State soccer season are scheduled to go on sale on June 10. You can purchase tickets by visiting JackrabbitTickets.com. 
 

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Kentucky led the charge in preventing the SEC from capping NIL spending on each sport

With the House settlement expected to pass soon, schools will soon have an NIL cap of $20.5 million they can directly spend on their student athletes across various athletics programs, even though third-party NIL deals can still happen. Apparently, the SEC wanted to put a cap on how much money schools could spend on each […]

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With the House settlement expected to pass soon, schools will soon have an NIL cap of $20.5 million they can directly spend on their student athletes across various athletics programs, even though third-party NIL deals can still happen.

Apparently, the SEC wanted to put a cap on how much money schools could spend on each program, but Kentucky reportedly led the charge against that in hopes of not having a cap on how much money it could spend on the men’s basketball team. That push has led to the SEC dropping the cap limit per sport, at least for the 2025-26 sports calendar year.

This, according to Yahoo Sports reporter Ross Dellenger (via The Matt Jones Show).

“You’re not going to be surprised by this, but Kentucky did not — and some others too — but Kentucky basketball specifically was a pretty big voice in the room to make sure that those standards weren’t set as a policy because Kentucky, obviously, wants to spend more [on basketball],” said Dellenger via KSR.

So, for now, Kentucky will be able to spend as much as it wants on each program, though the school has yet to reveal a plan for how the money will be shared across all of its athletics programs.

The NCAA House settlement is set to go into effect on July 1st pending final approval by Judge Claudia Wilken.



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Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady inks second million

Texas Tech is a win away from its first Women’s College World Series championship in program history, and it has ace pitcher NiJaree Canady to thank for its rise to title contention. The three-time All-American joined the Red Raiders this season on a historic NIL deal worth more than $1 million, and in advance of […]

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Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady inks second million

Texas Tech is a win away from its first Women’s College World Series championship in program history, and it has ace pitcher NiJaree Canady to thank for its rise to title contention. The three-time All-American joined the Red Raiders this season on a historic NIL deal worth more than $1 million, and in advance of Friday’s decisive battle with Texas for the national championship, Canady landed another seven-figure package, per ESPN.

Canady was clearly worth the investment this year, and the new NIL deal all but ensures that she will return to the program for a second season in 2026. The potential for a second transfer portal entrance in as many years went out the window, and Canady’s manager, Derrick Shelby, said to ESPN the decision to stay with the Red Raiders was “not difficult.”

“This program has taken care of her,” Shelby said. “They have showed how much she is appreciated. The entire staff, her teammates, the school in general have been great. Tonight she is playing for a national championship and she is making history. Everything she wants from this game she can get here at Texas Tech.”

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While she took her sixth loss of the year in Game 1 of the championship series, Canady returned to the circle for Game 2 and got back in the win column with a two-run complete game. For the season, she boasts a remarkable 0.97 ERA and fanned 317 batters in 239 innings. The two-way standout also hits .280 for the Red Raiders with 11 home runs, the most recent of which came in the super regional round.

The Matador Club, Texas Tech’s NIL collective, rewarded Canady with $1 million when she picked the Red Raiders last offseason through the transfer portal. Canady also received a $50,000 living expense bonus and $24 to match her jersey number. The NIL package made her the first college softball millionaire.

Former Texas Tech quarterback and three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes is a prominent benefactor behind the school’s NIL operation and is an avid softball fan. He attended the Red Raiders’ run through the WCWS and lauded Canady’s efforts.

“It’s special,” Mahomes said during Thursday’s finals contest. “The way she’s able to control the softball and the way she’s able to locate it in the strike zone, it is special. To be able to watch it firsthand all season long, you know why we’re in the position that we’re in. It starts off with her and her leadership.”

Canady transferred from Stanford to Texas Tech after NIL discussions with the Cardinal reportedly broke down. The star pitcher and her family sought a more lucrative contract after she led a second consecutive trip to the WCWS in 2024, and Texas Tech offered 10 times Stanford’s starting price.

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NiJaree Canady signs another 7-figure deal with Texas Tech

Ramona ShelburneJun 6, 2025, 12:54 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Texas Tech superstar pitcher NiJaree Canady was the first $1 million softball player. She’s also the second. Canady has signed another seven-figure NIL contract with the Matador Club, the Red Raiders collective, her manager […]

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Texas Tech superstar pitcher NiJaree Canady was the first $1 million softball player. She’s also the second.

Canady has signed another seven-figure NIL contract with the Matador Club, the Red Raiders collective, her manager Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management told ESPN.

Canady has led Texas Tech to the national championship series, which will be decided Friday night against Texas on ESPN.

Canady has consistently said she intended to stay at Texas Tech, but questions persisted as to whether she would enter the NCAA transfer portal again after another record-setting season to see what her value would be.

By signing another seven figure contract with Tech, Canady now puts those questions to rest. Shelby said that was important so that she and her team could focus on the World Series run.

“Nija Canady is the most electrifying player in softball. She’s box office and she goes out every day and competes,” Shelby told ESPN. “The decision to stay at Tech was not difficult. This program has taken care of her. They have showed how much she is appreciated. The entire staff, her teammates, the school in general have been great. Tonight she is playing for a national championship and she is making history. Everything she wants from this game she can get here at Texas Tech.”

Canady made headlines last season when she transferred from Stanford after leading the Cardinal two straight World Series appearances and winning the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Award. Tech made a record-setting offer to pry her away and she has more than delivered, leading the Red Raiders to the brink of a national championship.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes even attended the Red Raiders 4-3 win in Game 2 of the championship series on Thursday night. Mahomes played at Tech from 2014-16 and has developed a strong relationship with Canady since she’s been at Tech.

Canady was named a first team All-American for the third consecutive year this season.



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Top 25 college athletes with highest NIL valuations

The complicated, frustrating and often murky world of NIL (name, image and likeness) has touched every corner of college sports. From college football and basketball to gymnastics and softball, the landscape of college athletics drastically changed four years ago when the NCAA changed rules to allow student athletes to profit from NIL. Names like Shedeur […]

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The complicated, frustrating and often murky world of NIL (name, image and likeness) has touched every corner of college sports. From college football and basketball to gymnastics and softball, the landscape of college athletics drastically changed four years ago when the NCAA changed rules to allow student athletes to profit from NIL.

Names like Shedeur Sanders, Bronny James and Livvy Dunne topped the charts when it comes to NIL valuations in the past. In fact, we got a sense of how much money Cooper Flagg agreed to in NIL endorsements during his one year at Duke recently, as he’s expected to become the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As the summer approaches, we’re one step closer to the 2025-26 academic year, and there’s a new crop of athletes topping the NIL charts.

Remember, NIL deals are not solely dependent on athletic performance on the field. Sanders, who had a reported $4.7 million valuation last year — the highest among college football players — was not a Heisman Trophy finalist and went on to be a fifth-round pick of the Cleveland Browns. Arch Manning, who had the second-highest reported NIL valuation heading into last year’s college football season at $3.8 million, had not started a college game before last season.

With that, here is a look at the top 25 college athletes with the highest NIL valuations heading into the 2025-26 academic year.

*NIL valuations are from On3.com, which calculates the optimized NIL opportunity for athletes relative to the overall NIL market and projects outcomes over the next 12 months. 

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1. Texas QB Arch Manning ($6.8 million)

Manning instantly became one of the most-valued athletes in college sports the moment he stepped foot on campus in Austin, Texas in 2023, holding a $3.8 million NIL valuation at the time. Manning has reportedly inked deals or partnered with EA Sports, Red Bull, Uber and Vuori as he prepares for his first full season as Texas’ starting quarterback. While Manning is the highest-valued NIL athlete in college sports, he doesn’t take any money from Texas’ NIL collective, the Houston Chronicle previously reported. 

Beck initially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft this offseason before surprisingly transferring to Miami. It was rumored that Beck received $3 to $4 million from Miami’s NIL collective to make the move to South Florida, moving on from Georgia after he helped the Bulldogs win the SEC title in 2024. According to On3, Beck has inked 11 deals and partnerships over his college career, with Chipotle, Beats By Dre and Powerade headlining the notable brands.

Following a standout freshman season, Smith shot up the board as one of the most valuable players in college sports. He was recently unveiled as a co-cover star athlete for “College Football 26,” adding to the list of notable endorsement deals he has secured. He has reported deals with American Eagle, Lululemon, Red Bull and Nintendo, among others. Smith also agreed to a local car dealership deal — which appeared to gift him a new Mercedes — in May.

4. BYU F AJ Dybantsa ($4.1 million)

Before he even steps on the court in Provo, Utah, Dybantsa is already one of the highest-valued players in college sports with reported deals with Nike and Red Bull. It was reported at the time of his commitment that he secured a deal worth around $7 million, giving one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft a significant payday.

Nussmeier opted to forgo early entry into the 2025 NFL Draft, making him one of the top prospects in 2026. Set to enter his second season as LSU’s starter, Nussmeier has multiple reported NIL deals and partnerships, including Powerade and EA Sports, among others. 

Sellers was one of the SEC’s breakout stars in 2024, winning the conference’s Offensive Freshman of the Year Award. He has reportedly secured NIL deals with Collegiate Legends and Cheez-It, and another strong year could help him continue to climb this list.

Similar to Sellers, Lagway was also a breakout star in 2024. He went 6-1 in the seven starts he made as a true freshman, helping Florida turn its season around. He has reportedly earned an NIL deal with Nintendo since the end of the season, while Gatorade has featured him in a commercial, as he agreed to a deal with the iconic brand before his freshman year. Lagway certainly seems to be a candidate to be No. 1 on this list next year if Manning declares for the draft.

Klubnik, who FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt recently named as his top quarterback for the 2025 season, is entering his third year as Clemson’s starter. He led the Tigers to an ACC title last season and reportedly has existing NIL deals with Rhoback and ONIT, among others. 

Allar turned down early entry into the 2025 NFL Draft despite speculation he could be an early-round pick. According to On3, Allar hasn’t logged any new NIL deals since he helped Penn State reach the CFP last season. However, he reportedly has pre-existing deals with Bose and Frosted Flakes.

Leavitt only has a pair of reported NIL endorsement deals, agreeing to partnerships with Jones Ford Verde Valley and Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, but he also agreed to a deal with Arizona State’s NIL collective in January, shutting down transfer rumors. 

11. Michigan QB Bryce Underwood ($3 million)

After dealing with struggles at quarterback during the 2024 season, Michigan made Underwood a reported offer through its NIL collective worth $10.5 million over four years to get him to flip his commitment from LSU to the Wolverines. Underwood, ranked as the top quarterback recruit in the Class of 2025, wound up flipping his commitment to remain in his home state of Michigan.

Toppin has the highest NIL valuation among returning college basketball players this upcoming year. It was reported that Toppin is expected to earn $4 million in NIL after forgoing entry into the 2025 NBA Draft. Toppin won Big 12 Player of the Year and was named a second-team All-American after scoring 18.2 points per game in the 2024-25 season.

Duke landed Mensah in the transfer portal after he had a strong first season as Tulane‘s starting quarterback (2,723 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, six interceptions) in 2024. It was reported that Mensah earned an $8 million deal from Duke’s NIL collective to transfer to the school in December 2024.

Mateer is also among the list of the most valuable college athletes after transferring from Washington State to Oklahoma this offseason. Klatt recently ranked him as his third-best quarterback for the 2025 season after he threw for 3,139 yards, 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions to go with 826 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns.

The other co-cover star athlete of “College Football 26” is among the most valuable athletes in college sports for 2025-26. Williams emerged as one of the best receivers as a 17-year-old freshman in 2024, recording 865 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns. Williams also has a pretty diverse list of NIL endorsement deals as well, reportedly securing partnerships with Uber Eats, Hollister and Sally Hansen.

Hoover doesn’t have any listed NIL brand deals on On3 beyond the one he has with TCU’s NIL collective. However, after his strong 2024 season (3,949 yards, 27 touchdowns, 11 interceptions), he could’ve earned more this offseason. Tennessee offered Hoover roughly $1 million more in NIL money than what he’s currently receiving at TCU, which is at least seven figures, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported in April.

17. Ohio State S Caleb Downs ($2.4 million)

Ohio State has two of the highest-valued non-quarterbacks in college football entering the 2025 season. Downs, who is arguably the best defensive player in the nation (81 total tackles, two interceptions in 2024), has a few reported NIL brand deals, highlighted by partnerships with Panini, Beats by Dre and American Eagle. He also signed an NIL deal with Ohio State’s collective, The Foundation, when he transferred from Alabama following Nick Saban’s retirement in 2024.

Bailey doesn’t have any known NIL deals with brands, but he signed a new deal with NC State’s collective, One Pack, in December 2024 to remain in Raleigh, North Carolina. That deal helped ensure Bailey wouldn’t transfer after he scored 22 total touchdowns to go with 2,413 passing yards as a true freshman in 2024. 

Following a wild recruiting process that saw him commit to two schools before landing at Nebraska in 2024, Raiola has earned a few NIL deals with notable brands. He reportedly signed a deal with Panini right after he committed to Nebraska in December 2023, before signing a deal with Campus Ink early in his freshman season. He reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Adidas in April, following in the footsteps of his idol, Patrick Mahomes. He also has a deal with Nebraska’s NIL collective, 1890. 

Lendeborg announced he was transferring from UAB to Michigan in April, but he wasn’t fully committed to the Wolverines until he removed his name from the 2025 NBA Draft in May. The top-ranked player in the transfer portal this offseason by 247 Sports, Lendeborg received an NIL package believed to be in the neighborhood of $3 million to return to school, CBS Sports previously reported. Lendeborg was viewed as a potential first-round pick prior to his decision to remove his name from the 2025 NBA Draft, as he was named first-team All-AAC the past two seasons. 

Green earned a few endorsement deals with local companies during his time at Boise State before he transferred to Arkansas ahead of the 2024 season. After transferring, he reportedly signed a deal with the school’s NIL collective, Arkansas Edge. It’s unclear how much that deal is worth, but the collective helped Green land an endorsement deal with a local car dealership in 2024, which landed him a Ram 1500 truck. 

Similar to Lendeborg, Fland was one of the top players in the transfer portal this offseason but also declared for the 2025 NBA Draft. He removed his name from the draft in May, while simultaneously announcing his transfer from Arkansas to Florida. The defending champion’s NIL collective reportedly gave Fland a package worth over $2 million, according to CBS Sports. 

Dent, who won Mountain West Player of the Year at New Mexico this past season, reportedly received a $3 million NIL deal to transfer to UCLA in March, according to The Santa Fe New Mexican. He received $2 million of that deal up front, while he’ll earn the other $1 million during the 2025-26 season. 

Iameleava arguably became the face of the NIL debate this offseason. He transferred out of Tennessee after the program reportedly denied his request for a pay raise from its NIL collective, seeking $4 million annually. He wound up at UCLA, agreeing to an NIL deal rumored to be in the $1.5 million range, according to Front Office Sports. That’s actually a pay decrease from what he was getting at Tennessee, as he was set to earn $2.4 million from the Vols’ collective in 2025, per ESPN. Iamaleava was also one of 11 college football players to sign a deal with Beats by Dre ahead of the 2024 season. 

Arnold was among the handful of quarterback transfers who reportedly earned a multi-million-dollar payday this offseason. It has been rumored that Arnold received a deal worth at least $2 million to transfer from Oklahoma, which got a laugh out of former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron. Arnold finished the year with 1,421 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns, three interceptions, 444 rushing yards and three rushing scores.

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Texas 1B Jaquae Stewart enters the NCAA transfer portal

A 10th player has entered the NCAA transfer portal and departed the Texas Longhorns program since the end of the season with sophomore first baseman Jaquae Stewart the latest departure on Friday. Portal Update – @TexasBaseball INF Jaquae Stewart has entered the portal. The LHH appeared in 23 games, starting 13 of them. In 47 […]

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A 10th player has entered the NCAA transfer portal and departed the Texas Longhorns program since the end of the season with sophomore first baseman Jaquae Stewart the latest departure on Friday.

The 5’10, 227-pounder played for former Texas star pitcher Adrian Alaniz at Sinton along with catcher Rylan Galvan before signing with Houston Christian in the 2023 recruiting class as the No. 23 first baseman nationally, according to Perfect Game.

In going through fall baseball with the Huskies, Stewart attracted the attention of the Aggies coaching staff when he got a hit off flame-throwing right-hander Chris Cortez, who went on to become a second-round draft pick the next summer.

So when Stewart hit .346 with 15 home runs and 62 RBI at Northwest Florida State College and new Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle was in desperate need of left-handed bats after arriving from College Station, Stewart joined the Longhorns program.

When injuries afforded Stewart a chance to start 13 games among 23 appearances for Texas in 2025, he wasn’t able to take advantage, slashing .149/.273/.255 with one home run and five RBI while striking out 18 times in 47 at bats (38.3 percent).

Looking to upgrade the available options at first base with Kimble Schuessler out of eligibility, Texas landed Wichita State transfer Josh Livingston out of the portal on Wednesday.

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