On July 1, a new era began in college football as student-athletes were finally allowed to receive compensation while using their name, image and likeness. Players immediately flocked to social media to announce their new marketing deals and to share their professional contact information for future potential suitors.
Now student-athletes lives will continue to change even more so with the avenue to profit during their tenure in school.
Along with the countless endorsements the athletes were receiving, conversation was sparked surrounding previous players and who would have benefited the most from their own NIL.
When thinking about the highest level of collegiate athletics there is no better start to the discussion then the long history of talent Alabama football has produced.