Texas A&M's four-star 2026 commit inks NIL deal with Adidas brand ahead of senior season
BREAKING 🚨adidas has signed six top high school football athletes to NIL endorsement deals ✍️𝗔𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:- Tristen Keys (No. 1 WR, LSU commit)- Tyler Atkinson (No. 1 LB)- Chris Henry Jr. (No. 3 WR, Ohio State commit)- Calvin Russell (No. 5 WR)… pic.twitter.com/4g9NW0SedF
In the name, image and likeness (NIL) era of collegiate athletics, multiple Texas A&M football stars are cashing in on opportunities provided by massive companies to represent their respective brands or companies.
Even though 2026 commit Madden Williams has yet to suit up in the Maroon and White on Saturdays, he has reportedly inked a deal with Adidas ahead of his senior high school campaign. The four-star wideout from Bellflower, California, is one of six top high school football athletes to sign endorsement deals with the brand.
With Texas A&M also repping Adidas as the official sponsor of Aggies athletics, one of the program's highly-touted recruits is fitting right in as he prepares to play under the lights of Kyle Field in College Station in 2026.
Williams is not the only player capitalizing on endorsements, however. Sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed recently put pen to paper on a deal with private jet company ENG Aviation Group, and North Carolina State wide receiver transfer KC Concepcion has reportedly received $2.5 million from companies like Call of Duty, Topps and Fanatics.
The St. John Bosco High School standout ranks as the No. 39 wide receiver and No. 27 prospect in the state of California, per 247 Sports Recruiting Rankings. His route-running ability, quick release off the ball and acceleration are attributes that contributed to schools like Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Texas offering him to come play for their respective football programs. When it came down to it, Williams chose the Aggies and joined a stacked 2026 class that currently ranks No. 3 in the country, according to On3 Sports and 247 Sports.
During his junior year in 2025, he hauled in 50 receptions for 851 yards and 13 touchdowns, which nearly doubled his production for St. John Bosco as a sophomore. If this trend continues, Williams has the potential to become the next big Aggie star at wide receiver.
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