Deion Sanders offered the Colorado job- Official Colorado season thread
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He wants to sign back with Miami
I would love to have him back
That was real spit there
I don’t think he will stick around. With the players they are bringing in, it seems like the writing is on the wall.Ready to see this again… just with McClain looking stronger
Man that was a interesting interview
Rivals tried to sneak that watch question on dude
He is a well spoken young man.
Colorado's Travis Hunter signs NIL deal with FreeForm Sports, joins advisory council
Pete Nakos
Travis Hunter continues to build out one of the boldest brands in college football.
The Colorado defensive back and wide receiver is one of the most followed athletes in the sport. He’s now signed an NIL deal with FreeFrom Sports, joining the company as a member of its Athlete Advisory Council. Through the agreement, Hunter will provide his input in product development and will release a line of custom pads and wristbands available for sale.
Launched in 2022, FreeForm creates products using 3D printing technology to create equipment that has been worn by athletes at Colorado, Texas, Ohio State and TCU in practice and games. Because of the name, image and likeness era, the brand is working with Hunter to boost its brand awareness.
“I love the look and feel of FreeForm Sports’ athletic gear,” Hunter said in a statement. “I am partnering with them so I can help shape the future of performance equipment.”
The Colorado star wore FreeForm thigh pads in the season’s final two games against Washington State and Utah. The pads were printed to feature his “TH” logo, now available for sale on FreeForm’s website at $60. As part of the 3D printing, the company has released wristbands that feature Hunter’s logo and number.
According to a press release, another batch of athletes is set to join Hunter on the advisory council in 2024. Several players have already signed on to collaborate with FreeForm on NIL deals to promote the collectible wristbands.
Hunter continues to use his NIL platform to work closely with up-and-coming companies. He’s the featured athlete for SoHoodie, a brand that produces one-size-fits-all hoods. The Colorado star has his own collection, which features the slogan “I’m Him” in gold and black.
Travis Hunter’s growing NIL brand
Five years ago, for example, Travis Hunter would be catching national headlines for his standout season. He finished the regular season playing 1,032 total snaps, finishing with 57 catches for 721 yards and five touchdowns. On the defensive of the ball, he tallied 30 total tackles with three interceptions.
Thanks to name, image and likeness, the two-way star is monetizing his publicity rights.
His social media following has seen a notable uptick this season, now sitting at more than 2 million. Beyond Instagram, X and TikTok, however, he’s built a major YouTube page.
With more than 282,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, he can profit from the videos he posts. His coach also runs a successful YouTube page, managed by Deion Sanders Jr. and named “Well Off Media.”
Past the YouTube success, Hunter has long-term contracts with the Michael Strahan Brand, Actively Black and NXTRND. He’s tapped into his fishing hobby through NIL, inking deals with WaterLand Co., KastKing and Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits.
He re-signed his endorsement deal with Celsius Fitness Drinks this season. And he gave back with custom cleats through a partnership with 7-Eleven. The cornerback and wide receiver is repped by SMAC Entertainment and Constance Schwartz-Morini.
Hunter holds a $2.1 million On3 NIL Valuation. The valuation is No. 4 in college football. It is also No. 7 in the On3 NIL 100, the first of its kind and defacto NIL ranking of the top 100 high school and college athletes ranked by their On3 NIL Valuation. It also ranks No. 5 in college football.
The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets the standard market NIL value for high school and college athletes. A proprietary algorithm, the On3 NIL Valuation calculates an athlete’s NIL value using dynamic data points targeting three primary categories: performance, influence and exposure.
About On3 NIL Valuation, Brand Value, Roster Value
While the algorithm includes deal data, it does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals athletes have completed to date, nor does it set an athlete’s NIL valuation for their entire career.
Pete Nakos
Travis Hunter continues to build out one of the boldest brands in college football.
The Colorado defensive back and wide receiver is one of the most followed athletes in the sport. He’s now signed an NIL deal with FreeFrom Sports, joining the company as a member of its Athlete Advisory Council. Through the agreement, Hunter will provide his input in product development and will release a line of custom pads and wristbands available for sale.
Launched in 2022, FreeForm creates products using 3D printing technology to create equipment that has been worn by athletes at Colorado, Texas, Ohio State and TCU in practice and games. Because of the name, image and likeness era, the brand is working with Hunter to boost its brand awareness.
“I love the look and feel of FreeForm Sports’ athletic gear,” Hunter said in a statement. “I am partnering with them so I can help shape the future of performance equipment.”
The Colorado star wore FreeForm thigh pads in the season’s final two games against Washington State and Utah. The pads were printed to feature his “TH” logo, now available for sale on FreeForm’s website at $60. As part of the 3D printing, the company has released wristbands that feature Hunter’s logo and number.
According to a press release, another batch of athletes is set to join Hunter on the advisory council in 2024. Several players have already signed on to collaborate with FreeForm on NIL deals to promote the collectible wristbands.
Hunter continues to use his NIL platform to work closely with up-and-coming companies. He’s the featured athlete for SoHoodie, a brand that produces one-size-fits-all hoods. The Colorado star has his own collection, which features the slogan “I’m Him” in gold and black.
Travis Hunter’s growing NIL brand
Five years ago, for example, Travis Hunter would be catching national headlines for his standout season. He finished the regular season playing 1,032 total snaps, finishing with 57 catches for 721 yards and five touchdowns. On the defensive of the ball, he tallied 30 total tackles with three interceptions.
Thanks to name, image and likeness, the two-way star is monetizing his publicity rights.
His social media following has seen a notable uptick this season, now sitting at more than 2 million. Beyond Instagram, X and TikTok, however, he’s built a major YouTube page.
With more than 282,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, he can profit from the videos he posts. His coach also runs a successful YouTube page, managed by Deion Sanders Jr. and named “Well Off Media.”
Past the YouTube success, Hunter has long-term contracts with the Michael Strahan Brand, Actively Black and NXTRND. He’s tapped into his fishing hobby through NIL, inking deals with WaterLand Co., KastKing and Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits.
He re-signed his endorsement deal with Celsius Fitness Drinks this season. And he gave back with custom cleats through a partnership with 7-Eleven. The cornerback and wide receiver is repped by SMAC Entertainment and Constance Schwartz-Morini.
Hunter holds a $2.1 million On3 NIL Valuation. The valuation is No. 4 in college football. It is also No. 7 in the On3 NIL 100, the first of its kind and defacto NIL ranking of the top 100 high school and college athletes ranked by their On3 NIL Valuation. It also ranks No. 5 in college football.
The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets the standard market NIL value for high school and college athletes. A proprietary algorithm, the On3 NIL Valuation calculates an athlete’s NIL value using dynamic data points targeting three primary categories: performance, influence and exposure.
About On3 NIL Valuation, Brand Value, Roster Value
While the algorithm includes deal data, it does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals athletes have completed to date, nor does it set an athlete’s NIL valuation for their entire career.
I think @spider705 was talking about prime connecting his players with NFL players or something like that…..
So you have T.O around often, Sapp gonna be around, I’m sure Chad can be around if he wanted to… you have NFL coaches around and so on….
Man if Colorado was smart they would make it impossible for this to end and time soon…
Warren Sapp is actively pursuing his degree so he can be a member of the coaching staff... Ochocinco showed interest but you really don't know with that guy.
If Prime played this as he could, he'd recruit any kid he wanted.
You already got one of the greatest athletes of all time paying you a visit... like literally sitting there in your living room... then imagine a D-lineman having Sapp come along too... now picture that with every position player... being greeted by Coach Prime and this HOF player, that 3x pro-bowler, etc.
It could get UGLY in Boulder, CO if he finesse this right
Man bad bro, I quoted the wrong Spider but you made an excellent point.
I only thing is their limited with slots…. Even from an analyst slot, they have limits positions.
But just hanging around the complex(like Sapp and T.O were doing) giving one on one conversations could actually help a ton.
I was post to quote @^SpiderMan^
Yeah Deon can leverage his connections to offer an experience that these other coaches can’t.
Colorado DC Charles Kelly set to join Auburn coaching staff
- by Nathan King
Charles Kelly is coming home. The Colorado defensive coordinator is leaving Deion Sanders' staff to return to his alma mater as a co-defensive coordinator and assistant coach, Auburn Undercover was informed Saturday morning.
An Auburn alum, Kelly was on Alabama's staff as co-DC and safeties coach from 2019-22 before he was hired at Colorado last offseason. He was in the running for Auburn's defensive coordinator job on Hugh Freeze 's staff last year.
Auburn cornerbacks coach Wesley McGriffmoved off the field midway through the 2023 season, and special teams coordinator Tanner Burns took his spot, which will now go to Kelly, who will coach the secondary with Zac Etheridge.
Kelly's first FBS job came in 2006 as special teams coordinator at Georgia Tech, where he spent the next seven years. He won a national title at Florida State in 2013 and was promoted to defensive coordinator the next year. Kelly spent one year at Tennessee in 2018 as special teams coordinator.
Regarded as one of the best recruiters in the country, Kelly has been a primary recruiter for nine 5-stars in his career. He was last year's national recruiter of the year by 247Sports.
There is a reason UM (school) and UM fans don’t fuck with Sapp. Sapp and Jason Witlock share the same views. If I am Prime I probably don’t want him to active on the recruiting trail.
It definitely helps to have great players around. Miami players always come back to the school like Ed Reed, Hester, Vince Wilfork, Santana moss, Andre Johnson, John Vilma, Gore and many more. The kids love it.
Once the buffs start getting players drafted, this will become more the norm
IMO Coach Kelly moving on is a good thing. The Defense performed worse than the offense last season. I hope the new DC is a Brutha.
I know Ed Reed personally and this is cap. However the current DC is on an NFL staff so it probably won’t be announced soon
This was Coach Prime biggest mistake and worst hire. I said from day one dude was a problem. He had a worse defense than the 1-11 Buffs team.
This move was absolutely necessary
I don’t care about the color. Hire the best DC you can. Prime can’t afford to make the same mistake twice