The laws around NIL seem to change by the month but the collective paired up with the Auburn Tigers has adjusted every step of the way.
On To Victory, the official collective for Auburn student-athletes, has been up-to-date on every law change regarding NIL and the latest- being able to talk to recruits. Now, there will be no repercussions for collectives to be involved in the recruiting process and interact with recruits.
"We have the ability to have a direct conversation with a young man or woman, parents, or their representation," Brett Whiteside, the executive director of On To Victory said on Locked On Auburn. "We engaged with it this past week. One of our staff members met with 19 different recruits over the weekend as they were on campus to learn more about what they do."
Prior to this rule change, collectives were unable to be involved in the recruitment process and no contact could be made until the student-athlete was enrolled in a university.
"I think that's a great thing," Whiteside said. "The way that our collective is set up. having a board of directors, we have time-staff, we have six full-time staff members. I think we are set up in a really good position. We're providing services and resources to our student-athletes."
This brings more transparency to the financial side of what can be expected for recruits at different universities. Moving forward, how this is implemented during college visits and how often could be a key part of who wins certain recruiting battles in certain situations.
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