Last Week’s Top College Athlete NIL Deals Recap - June 17th, 2025

Data provided by Student Athlete Score

(June 17th, 2025) - As the NIL era continues to evolve, college athletes across a wide range of sports are building brand partnerships that reflect both their performance and personal identity. From powerhouse gymnasts to standout track stars, this past week featured new deals with major names in fitness, apparel, and beverage. Below, we spotlight the top NIL deals signed by student-athletes during the week of June 9th, 2025, with data sourced from our partners at Student Athlete Score.


  • Athlete(s): Ashley Sofilkanich

    • School(s): Michigan/Bucknell

    • Sport: Women’s Basketball

    • NIL Deal Brand: C4 Energy


  • Athlete(s): Dea Monz

    • School(s): Robert Morris

    • Sport: Track & Field

    • NIL Deal Brand: C4 Energy


  • Athlete(s): Jon Seaton

    • School(s): Elon

    • Sport: Football

    • NIL Deal Brand: SUNNYD


  • Athlete(s): Lily Smith

    • School(s): Georgia

    • Sport: Gymnastics

    • NIL Deal Brand: Workout Anytime


  • Athlete(s): Jade Carey

    • School(s): Oregon State

    • Sport: Gymnastics

    • NIL Deal Brand: GK Elite


  • Athlete(s): Lilly Lippeatt

    • School(s): Clemson

    • Sport: Gymnastics

    • NIL Deal Brand: GK Elite


This week’s NIL activity highlights the continued diversification of athlete-brand collaborations, with energy drinks, fitness centers, and sport-specific apparel companies all deepening their investment in college sports. As NIL opportunities expand beyond the spotlight of football and basketball, we’re seeing more representation across sports like gymnastics and track & field. Know of an NIL deal that should be featured next week? Let us know—and stay tuned for more athlete updates in our next recap.



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