13 Virginia Tech football players join Triumph NIL roster
[Blacksburg, VA, February 1, 2023] Triumph NIL today announced that 13 Virginia Tech football players have chosen Triumph to assist them in managing their Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) rights. Triumph, a NIL sports marketing agency recognized by On3 Sports as a Top 20 ‘Most Ambitious’ NIL franchise, develops custom partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. The group specializes in building meaningful business relationships that meet all NCAA compliance and State legal criteria. Parties interested in working with these and/or other Triumph athletes are encouraged to contact the agency directly.
“The Triumph family has taken another huge leap forward with the addition of these amazing athletes,” said Kelly Woolwine, Triumph partner and CEO. “The men and women student-athletes of Triumph combine to create an overwhelming force of presence, personality and positive influence. Our team is working non-stop to synchronize and orchestrate these incredible talents into one platform. Fans will soon have unprecedented access to the most robust and unique organization of student-athletes in the country.”
As part of the agreement, participating student-athletes will leverage their NIL rights to promote company business and philanthropic initiatives through a variety of personal appearances, content development programs, social media posts and live events. Individuals will be compensated for their NIL rights in a compliant manner, within the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Student-athletes joining the Triumph roster include:
Derrick Canteen
Jeremiah Coney
Antonio Cotman, Jr.
Mansoor Delane
Kyron Drones
Ali Jennings
Jaylen Jones
Jaylin Lane
Kyree Moyston
Pheldarius Payne
Bhayshul Tuten
William Watson, III
Dae’Quan Wright
32 Virginia Tech football players signed NIL agreements with Triumph in the Fall of 2022 and more than 60 current student-athletes from 11 Virginia Tech programs are represented by the company. The agency is ideally positioned to help student-athletes navigate the new and dynamic NIL landscape, to direct corporate clients in identifying specific athletes and building compelling campaigns that drive real results, and to offer platforms for supporters and fans to champion their favorite Hokie athletes.
“Our clients are dynamic talents and we are excited to work with them,” said Brenden Hill, Triumph partner and strategic lead. “In 2023, with the help of fans, donors and the business community, we plan to continue to build a sustainable NIL infrastructure for VT athletics. We want athletes to view Virginia Tech as an ideal destination to build and grow their personal business profiles. Our goals are ambitious and we want to be equitable across sports while delivering innovative NIL solutions for and with Hokie Nation!”
Triumph boasts a deep and talented roster of student-athletes. Potential partners wishing to connect with Triumph athletes, or other student-athletes, can connect with the team at Triumph via info@triumphnil.com.
About Triumph NIL
Triumph NIL is a unique and experienced sports marketing agency, specializing in building custom ‘Name, Image, Likeness’ (NIL) partnerships for collegiate student-athletes with members of the business community, supporters and fans. Triumph has the ability to work in a compliant manner with student athletes, is studied in Virginia State NIL law, familiar with NCAA compliance regulations, and experienced in the development of dynamic marketing partnership opportunities. Potential partners wishing to connect with Triumph athletes, or other student-athletes, can connect with the team at Triumph via info@triumphnil.com.
Media contact:
Doug Hicks
703.989.7158
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