Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed inks NIL deal with private jet company

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed has become the fourth college football player to ink an NIL deal with a jet company. Reed has signed with ENG Aviation Group, which is known for premium private jet charter services.

But ENG also uses its fleet for organ donation transport when not flying personal charters. Through the deal, Reed will not only gain access to ENG’s private jets but will also educate the public about organ donations.

As part of the partnership, Reed will serve as an official brand ambassador for ENG Organ Recovery and will advocate for ENG’s mission and initiatives. The rising sophomore quarterback is scheduled to visit a Houston hospital this summer to meet with organ donors, recipients and their families, too.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Marcel Reed to the ENG family,” ENG president Steve Hofmann said. “Marcel is a standout athlete whose determination, discipline, and leadership reflect the very values we live by at ENG—Earned. Never Given. Just as Marcel earned the trust of his coaches to lead on the field, we work every day to earn the trust of our clients by delivering world-class service and mission-critical flights.

“We’re proud to have Marcel supporting our work in time-sensitive organ transplant transportation, and we look forward to cheering him on as he continues to rise — both on and off the field.”

Reed joins Quinn Ewers, Jaxson Dart and Carson Beck as the only college athletes with private jet deals. Full terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Texas A&M quarterback threw for 1,864 yards and 18 touchdowns last fall, while rushing for 547 yards and seven more scores. One of the top returning quarterbacks in college football, he helped the Aggies win eight games for the first time since 2021.

A former four-star recruit, Reed previously signed with the Texas A&M United NIL collective. He’s also worked with several brands, including Hellmann’s Mayo and Hey Dude. The Aggies kick off the 2025 season on Aug. 30 against UTSA.

“I’m really excited to team up with ENG Aviation,” Reed said in a statement. “It’s an honor to work with a local Texas company that’s doing something so important—helping save lives through organ donation. Their mission to save lives is something I wanted to join in on, and for us, this isn’t just a sponsorship—it’s a chance to make a real difference together, and I’m all in.”