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College Quarterback Proposes to Girlfriend Using NIL Deal With Jewelry Company

Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough used an NIL deal to his benefit last week while proposing to his longtime girlfriend in Mexico.

The senior signed a deal with a Texas jewelry company, Thacker Jewelry, and Shough ended up proposing to his girlfriend with a ring that was curated by him and the company.

In Shough’s Instagram engagement announcement post, he thanked the company for helping him through the creation process.

“Thank you to Thacker Jewelry for creating our dream ring and making the process so easy. Best jewelers in Texas!”

His fiancée is former Oregon soccer player, Jordan Wormdahl.