College QB Sues Florida Coach for Nixed NIL Deal (Correct)

May 21, 2024, 5:09 PM UTCUpdated: May 23, 2024, 3:22 PM UTC

University of Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada sued University of Florida football coach Billy Napier, a UF donor, and others on Tuesday, saying they recruited him with the promise of a $13.85 million name, image, and likeness deal and then reneged.

Rashada filed his complaint in the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida, alleging four counts of fraud and tortious interference, among other claims.

“Defendants used lies to secure Jaden’s commitment to UF, only to try to re-trade the deal once Jaden had given up the other multi-million-dollar NIL opportunities available to him,” the complaint alleges. “Sadly, unethical ...

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