Announced Friday afternoon, Valiant Management Group — a company started up by former Michigan Wolverines football player Jared Wangler that helps Michigan student-athletes land Name, Image and Likeness deals — announced it has partnered with several alumni to create a new NIL program called the Champions Circle.
The U-M alumni worked with Valiant to, “research, develop and raise substantial funds for the most comprehensive and sustainable NIL development program in the country,” according to a press release. The exact dollar value raised was not given.
“We believe strongly that it is important to reward University of Michigan student-athletes for the value they bring to the university, but in keeping with Michigan traditions, it is also important to help the athletes develop the personal, leadership and financial skills to succeed far into the future,” Wangler said.