NIL has changed the game in college sports, and that was on display this week as quarterback Darian Mensah became the highest-paid college football player after transferring to Duke earlier this month.
It is believed the Tulane redshirt freshman is being paid $8 million over two years to play for the Blue Devils, according to CBS Sports, and the $4 million annual average is what gives him the distinction of being the highest-paid player in college football, unofficially.
The deal signifies the changing dynamics in collegiate sports, particularly football, due to NIL money.
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