Jaden Rashada settles NIL suit against Billy Napier, Flor...
The former blue-chip quarterback's NIL deal with Florida, worth $13. 85 million, never materialized.
What’s Happening
Not gonna lie, The former blue-chip quarterback’s NIL deal with Florida, worth $13.
85 million, never materialized. Former blue-chip quarterback Jaden Rashada has reached a settlement in his name, image and likeness lawsuit against former Florida coach Billy Napier, according to a mediation report filed Tuesday in federal court. (yes, really)
Terms of the agreement were not included.
The Details
The settlement will end one of the longest and messiest disputes of the NIL era. Rashada initially committed to Miami before his senior season of high school as a top-100 national recruit but flipped to the Gators.
He signed an NIL deal worth $13. 85 million — more than $4 million more than what he was expected to make if he signed with the Hurricanes — over four years.
Why This Matters
He formalized his commitment to Florida the school in December 2022. The NIL deal fell apart, and Rashada never joined the Gators. He instead went to Arizona State.
Players and coaches will be watching how this unfolds closely.
The Bottom Line
He instead went to Arizona State.
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