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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Jeremiah Smith's $4M NIL valuation continues to rise with new deal
When a freshman wide receiver helps win a national title, breaks records, and commands a $4 million NIL valuation, it turns heads. When he signs a new deal with a celebrity-backed car empire? That's when the college football world stops and pays attention. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith isn't just rewriting the record books—he's reshaping the NIL landscape. Advertisement Fresh off a dominant freshman campaign that saw him rack up 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns, the 19-year-old phenom announced his latest endorsement: a deal with the Mark Wahlberg Auto Group, a dealership brand co-founded by the Hollywood icon and known for its sleek Columbus showroom. 'Glad to be joining the Mark Wahlberg Auto Group,' Smith posted, standing in front of a jet-black Mercedes-Benz, a smile as polished as the vehicle behind him. The signing marks another major win for Smith's expanding business empire. Already the top-valued wide receiver in college football, Smith ranks No. 4 on the On3 NIL 100 list—trailing only Arch Manning, Cooper Flagg, and Carson Beck. Notably, he's the highest-ranked non-quarterback in the country. Advertisement Smith's brand portfolio already reads like a Fortune 500 shopping cart: Red Bull, Nintendo, Lululemon, The Foundation, The 1870 Society, Ricart Automotive, and Battle Sports. Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images His deal with Wahlberg's auto group isn't just another flashy post. It cements Smith's presence in the Columbus market and positions him as a dual force—unstoppable on the field, magnetic off it. With at least two more years of eligibility, Smith is just getting started. And with each play, each post, and each partnership, he's redefining what it means to be a college athlete in the NIL era. Get ready. Jeremiah Smith isn't just building a legacy—he's building a brand. Advertisement Related: Tulane Football unleashes better NIL structure than some P4 programs Related: USC star recruit stands out for donation to high school program
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Trump vs. Kai: President doubts granddaughter can beat him at golf anytime soon
Donald Trump says his 17-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump has a bright future in golf, but he's not ready to hand over the crown just yet. In a recent YouTube vlog by Kai, the two were seen attending a UFC event in Miami alongside her brothers, Donny (16) and Spencer (12). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The vlog captured a quick moment between the former president and his granddaughter. The vlog included a lighthearted moment between Kai and Trump, where they chatted about her golf journey. 'I play a lot of golf with Kai, and she's a fantastic golfer,' Trump said. 'She's a scratch player, which is amazing. I think someday she's going to be much better than scratch.' Still, Trump couldn't resist adding: 'She wins a lot of matches. And someday she'll be able to beat her grandfather, but I'm not sure when that'll be. It might be a long time!' Trump was seen laughing as Kai jokingly challenged him to a one-on-one showdown, showing their playful rivalry on the course. 'There would only be one winner,' he said with a grin. Kai, who has committed to play collegiate golf at the University of Miami , is considered one of the top young prospects in the sport. She recently signed a major endorsement deal with TaylorMade Golf, joining the ranks of and Rory McIlroy. In January, she also signed her first NIL deal with Leaf Trading Cards. She currently holds the No. 1 ranking in high school girls' golf and is ranked No. 81 in the On3 NIL 100, with an estimated NIL valuation of $1.2 million, the highest among high school female golfers. Despite her rising status, Kai hit a rough patch last month at the Sage Valley Junior Invitational, where she collapsed on the back nine and finished 52-over par for the tournament, last in the 24-player girls' field. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her rounds of 79, 89, and 83 put her well behind the competition, but her ranking still improved from 815th to 530th by the end of March. The vlog also showed Kai mingling with Haley and Hanna Cavinder, stars from the Miami Hurricanes basketball team. In a light moment, Kai brought up Hanna's breakup with quarterback Carson Beck, asking, 'Does he have friends?' Hanna replied, 'No, nobody likes him.' Even with ups and downs on the course, Kai Trump's golf future and media presence seems to be on the rise. And according to her grandfather, the competitive edge between them isn't going anywhere just yet.
USA Today
21-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Kai Trump, President Donald Trump's oldest granddaughter, inks endorsement with TaylorMade
Kai Trump, President Donald Trump's oldest granddaughter, inks endorsement with TaylorMade Show Caption Hide Caption This year's SEC is proving they should be in the conversation for strongest conference USA TODAY Sports' Jordan Mendoza explains what makes the SEC so dominant in men's college basketball. Sports Seriously Kai Trump – the oldest granddaughter of President Donald Trump – picked up a major endorsement in one of the president's favorite sports: golf. Kai Trump, who committed to the University of Miami for golf last August, announced on social media last week that she has signed an endorsement deal with TaylorMade Golf. Trump is a high school junior at Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida. REQUIRED READING: These are the golf courses owned by Donald Trump "What's up guys, I am Kai Trump, and I am officially partnering up with TaylorMade," Kai Trump proclaimed in the video, which shows her hitting shots in a TaylorMade hat. Kai Trump joins pro golfers Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Nelly Korda, Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa on the TaylorMade roster. The brand also has several social media creators and influencers, including Grant Horvat and Barstool's Fore Play. In recent years, name, image and likeness have made it possible for athletes to market their own names and profit from them. Kai Trump has a strong social media presence, with more than 5.4 million followers on her accounts. Despite not yet graduating from high school, Kai Trump has an estimated NIL valuation of $1.2 million, per On3 Sports. The site also reports she signed her first NIL deal with Leaf Trading Cards in January. Her valuation makes her No. 1 in women's high school golf and No. 81 in the On3 NIL 100. Kai Trump trails LSU's Livvy Dunne ($4.2 million) and Flau'Jae Johnson ($1.5 million), and UConn's Paige Bueckers (undisclosed) on On3 NIL 100 for women.
