Part 5/9:
College Football: The Changing Landscape and NIL Influence
The conversation soon shifted to the evolving landscape of college football, particularly with respect to players and their decision-making processes regarding whether to enter the NFL Draft or stay in college. Middlecoff noted the increasing prominence of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals, which significantly alter the incentives for players. He referenced notable players such as Carson Beck and Quinn Ewers, analyzing their contrasting choices to declare for the draft or leverage their college status to secure lucrative deals.