The College Sports Commission released some staggering numbers in a report on July 8th regarding the number of NIL deals, both approved and denied. The report includes data on NIL Deals since the inception of the NIL Go platform on June 11, 2025, through June 30th, 2026.
In that time frame, NIL Go has cleared 34,195 deals for a total value of $355.24 million. However, on the other side, NIL Go has denied 1,812 deals for $89.5 million. There is no doubt that the College Sports Commission has taken steps to curb some of the excesses of the early days of NIL.
For more recent numbers, between May 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026, 7,639 NIL deals were cleared with an aggregate value of $112.89M. 659 NIL deals were not cleared with an aggregate value of $33.68M. The platform has quickly become a vital piece of the process for athlete compensation.
As college sports continue to adjust to the modern era, programs are forced to adapt to the shifting regulations regarding name, image, and likeness proceeds. However, the universities and coaches aren’t the only parties being forced to change their approach to NIL since the inception of the NIL Go platform. More than ever, it is vital for athletes to do their due diligence when it comes to NIL deals in order to ensure the deals are cleared and good to go.
Part of the benefit of working with agencies such as Protection United is that our team will guide you through the process of submitting deals through the NIL Go platform and making sure that you stay compliant with the process in order to protect your eligibility.
Be sure to check back here for more information on NIL updates and follow Protection United on social media to stay up to date.
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