Dylan Sanders

Dylan Sanders

Dylan Sanders graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree from the Manship School of Mass Communication in 2023. He was born in raised in Baton Rouge, LA but has also lived in Buffalo, NY. Though he is a recent graduate, he has been writing about sports since he was in high school, covering different sports from baseball to football. While in college, he wrote for the school paper The Reveille and for 247Sports. He was able cover championships in football, baseball and women's basketball during his time at LSU. He has also spent a few years covering the NFL draft and every day activities of the New Orleans Saints. He is a Senior Writer at Inside the Marlins and will also be found across Sports Illustrated's baseball sites as a contributing writer. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram @dillysanders

Memphis' Mario Anderson (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the game between Memphis and North Alabama at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
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Memphis Tigers Running Back Signs NIL Deal With Trading Card Company

The Memphis Tigers star running back recently inked an interesting NIL deal with a trading card company.

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Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) pulls in a touchdown reception past North Dakota State Bison cornerback Jailen Duffie (17) in the second half at Folsom Field.
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Colorado Buffaloes Superstar Duo Connect for a Handful of Incredible Plays

The Colorado Buffaloes star duo were able to make plenty of highlights during their week one win against NDSU.

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Jul 15, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; LSU head coach Brian Kelly speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel.
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LSU's Brian Kelly Speaks Out Against Oklahoma State QR Code Helmets

LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly does not agree with Oklahoma State's new QR code helmets.

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Photo Courtesy of Oklahoma State Athletics
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Oklahoma State Cowboys Announce Helmet QR Codes Inviting Mid-Game Donations

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are ushering in a unique way to encourage fans to donate to the team's NIL fund.

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Apr 27, 2024; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) warms up before a spring game event at Folsom Field.
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Colorado Buffaloes NIL Star Travis Hunter Named Best Player in CFB

The Colorado Buffaloes have a star player that is dominating the NIL era was recently named the best player in college football.

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CSU football's senior wide receiver Tory Horton (14) makes a move in the open field against CU's Shilo Sanders in the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 16, 2023 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo.
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Colorado State Stars Speak Out on Why They Declined Huge NIL Deals

The dynamic Colorado State Rams football duo decided to stay at their school despite big NIL deal offers.

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Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) celebrates after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils.
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Shocking New NCAA Data Reveals Numbers for Average NIL Deals

The NCAA just released a new tool that better allows student-athletes to understand what NIL deals actually look

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Apr 2, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American East forward Cooper Flagg (32) controls the ball as McDonald's All American West guard Valdez Edgecombe Jr (7) defends during the first half at Toyota Center.
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Future NBA Star Cooper Flagg Will Immediately Be A Top NIL Earner

The NBA's next phenom draft prospect is here, but first he will get the chance to earn some money via NIL while playing for Duke.

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May 25, 2024; Hoover, AL, USA; The LSU Tigers head coach Jay Johnson signals in to his players during a game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at the SEC Baseball Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.
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LSU Tigers Baseball Pulls More Top Baseball Prospects from MLB Draft

The LSU Tigers baseball program celebrated on Sunday night as they pulled a couple of top prospects from the MLB draft.

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Nov 11, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda looks on during the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
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Baylor Head Coach Says Quiet Part Out Loud Regarding Recruiting Success

The Baylor Bears head coach didn't hold back when talking about NIL and it's role in recruiting players.

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Flau'jae Johnson says during the recruiting process, every school but LSU told her she had to choose between basketball and her rap career. The Tigers let her do both.
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LSU Basketball Star Signs NIL Jersey for Serena Williams Daughter

The LSU Women's Basketball star got the chance to sign a jersey for the daughter of tennis great Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian.

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Dec 30, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates after a victory against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Ole Miss Star QB Jaxson Dart Responds to Disrespect From Oklahoma DB

The Ole Miss star passer was recently engaged in some trash talk with an Oklahoma defensive back.

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