Daily Digest: Rapsodo Scores with College Baseball NIL Deals

Elite college baseball prospects secure NIL deals with Rapsodo; Blake Corum's charitable initiative with turkey drive; Georgetown Basketball's fresh NIL partnership.

Author

Jack M
November 20, 2023

Top College Baseball Stars Swing into NIL Endorsements with Rapsodo

  • Rapsodo hits a home run, having five elite college baseball prospects sign NIL deals, showcasing their trust in the brand's data-driven development tools for athletes: Jac Caglianone (University of Florida), Chase Burns (Wake Forest University), Vance Honeycutt (University of North Carolina), Brody Brecht (University of Iowa), Blake Burke (University of Tennessee)

  • The company, which is making big plays as the official partner of the MLB Development Pipeline, now adds collegiate powerhouse talent to their roster.

  • These up-and-coming baseball greats attribute their game improvements to Rapsodo's tech, highlighting the impact of advanced analytics in sports performance and career advancement.

Touchdown for Generosity: Blake Corum's Charitable NIL Move

  • Michigan's star runner, Blake Corum, shows leadership off the field by using NIL earnings to donate 600 turkeys to Ypsilanti, doubling last year's giving game.

  • Corum's annual turkey drive comes with extra assists, including milk and potentially more, to support a community with income far below the national median.

  • While taking charge in charity, Corum's also racking up impressive stats on the field, proving his Heisman candidacy isn't just about his football prowess.

Exciting Times for Georgetown Men's Basketball with New NIL Deal

  • DIG, a local farm-to-table eatery, serves up a fresh NIL deal with Georgetown Men's Basketball, empowering athletes to promote the restaurant for a win-win boost in business and personal branding.

  • Hoyas Rising plays matchmaker, fostering partnerships between Georgetown's sports teams and local businesses like DIG, which enrich student-athletes with financial gains and life-long marketing skills.

  • These pioneering NIL agreements by Georgetown have started to turn the tide, inspiring student-athletes to stay in college sports longer due to the lucrative benefits, and setting a vibrant tone for future recruitments.