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Grambling Confirmed 'Groundbreaking' NIL Deal

Grambling State confirmed "groundbreaking" NIL deal for its student athletes.

Kyle T. Mosley

On Monday, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that "Grambling State University is set to announce a Name Image and Likeness deal for all of its scholarship student-athletes." His tweet continued, "where every Grambling athlete receives annual income for their NIL. The deal is believed to be the first of its kind."

I contacted Grambling State officials and one confirmed a NIL deal is developing. No details were released because "the two companies are working on a release and will be sent out to the media once completed," per a Grambling State representative.

The two companies involved are "Urban Edge Network and Athylt," as reported by Thamel.

Providing income for Grambling's "scholarship" student-athletes will be a huge win for its sports program. The NILs can channel money for student-athletes without incorporating additional funding from the university.

Icon Collective is "a group of Grambling Alumni and community partners, including former athletes, that love our HBCU. This group is the catalyst to ensure our athletes have every opportunity to be successful by using NCAA name, image, and likeness guidelines."

HBCU Legends will have more details on Grambling's NIL deal for the student-athletes. 

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KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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