Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz released a video Monday announcing the upcoming trademark of his personal brand.
News of Mertz's announcement comes just days before Name, Image and Likeness policies begin taking effect in some states on July 1.
Thus far, 20 states have passed NIL legislation, with seven set to take effect on Wednesday and an eighth starting later in July. The other 12 states set to implement NIL legislation have policies set to begin in 2022 or after.
On Monday, the NCAA's Division I council agreed to support the NCAA's interim NIL solution.