Travis Hunter Reconsidering NFL Plans After Hearing Latest NIL News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By J.R. DeGroote | Last updated Jan 16, 2025 5:25 PM ET

New Miami quarterback Carson Beck has cashed in with some massive NIL money, prompting Heisman winner Travis Hunter to ponder the idea of going back to college.

Beck has made "nearly eight figures" in NIL deals over the past 12 months, his agent Dan Everett told Front Office Sports.

“With the expertise of ESM and the unwavering support of Carson’s longtime quarterback coach Denny Thompson, we have secured nearly eight figures in agreements over the past 12 months,” Everett said. “Carson’s partnerships with leading brands demonstrate his ability to connect with premium and national audiences.”

Hunter definitely did alright for himself through his own NIL earnings at Colorado. He has deals with Adidas, EA Sports, United Airlines, NerdWallet and many others. However, it did make him think twice about going back to college to see what he could get.

"How do you get $10 million? Where's my $10 million? How are people getting this much money bro? Hold up, let me go test this out. Let me go back. I'm going back to college. Let me see if I can get $100 million. Let me go see if I can win another Heisman, because $10 million, I ain't make that in college. Let me go hit the portal" Hunter said on his podcast. "I save my money and don't even have $10 million in my bank account."

Hunter has declared for the NFL draft and is projected to be one of the top picks. Once he lands with a team, any envy he might have had for Beck's earnings will likely disappear when those NFL paychecks start rolling in.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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