Sam Howell, North Carolina QB: NIL U Player of the Week
Leading his team to a massive win over top-ranked Wake Forest, Sam Howell is the NIL U Player of the Week. With 216 passing yards on 16 completions and another 104 rushing yards, Howell threw for a touchdown and rushed for two more. This performance led the Tar Heels to a 58-55 thrilling win over the Demon Deacons.
There have been few players that have been as active in the NIL space as Sam Howell. Starting on July 1, Howell was already closing deals with big-time companies. These deals include the monster brands of Bojangles, Ingles, and Eastbay. The junior from Indian Hills, NC has also added a partnership with TABLE and SOS Roofing. Most notably, Howell made headlines when he closed a six-figure deal with Super Glow trading cards. Sam Howell is certainly making the most of showcasing his brand and turning it into dollars!