Former Abilene Christian football star Anthony Egbo is backing efforts in Congress to regulate the payment of college athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), warning that the current system leaves players vulnerable to exploitation.
Egbo likened the NIL landscape to the "Wild, Wild West," citing a lack of oversight that has led to student-athletes being taken advantage of. Lawmakers, particularly Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, argue that NIL collectives—groups that facilitate payments to athletes—have created a pay-for-play system in which players can be cut if they fail to meet performance expectations.
Efforts to establish federal guidelines for NIL deals have gained traction as concerns grow over fairness, transparency, and the long-term impact on college sports.
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