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Husker quarterback commit signs first NIL deal

A Nebraska quarterback commit has signed his first Name, Image, and Likeness deal.

A Nebraska quarterback commit has signed his first name, image and likeness deal. Dylan Raiola signed a multiyear deal with Panini America.

A press release from the company indicated the deal will include autographed trading cards and marketing. Raiola announced the deal on social media.

Always dreamt of what it would be like to have my own trading card. … Excited to announce that I’ve signed my first exclusive NIL deal with Panini America.

Jason Howarth, senior vice president of marketing and athlete relations, said the partnership is a natural fit.

“Dylan is both an outstanding player and young man, and he is a natural fit to join the Panini family. We are excited about his future as he enters the next phase and transitions to college and to share his Panini products with fans across the country.”

Raiola is not the only Nebraska athlete to have a deal with the company. Volleyball All-American Lexi Rodriguez signed a deal with Panini in October.

Husker NIL Collective receives $5 million gift for volleyball student-athletes

A Nebraska Name, Image, and Likeness Collective has received a $5 million gift to benefit Husker student-athletes.

A Nebraska Name, Image, and Likeness Collective has received a $5 million gift to benefit Husker student-athletes. The 1890 Initiative announced the partnership with the Nebraska Crossing outdoor lifestyle center and JUSTDATA.

It has been reported that the deal is specifically set to benefit Nebraska volleyball. Head volleyball coach John Cook called the gift a game-changer. 

“Thank you to the Nebraska Crossing team for this generous gift to the 1890 in support of Husker Volleyball. Your vision for NIL is a game changer for Husker Volleyball and will propel our program for years to come.”

The $5 million will spread out over the next ten years and will support NIL for Husker Volleyball student-athletes. The deal between the two sponsors and the NIL collective will be the first of many, as JUSTDATA states that they “look to remake college athletics by leveraging financial technologies.”

JUSTDATA has also publicly stated that they are currently negotiating with the top 25 collegiate athletics programs in the country.

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