LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson stands out in women’s college athletics for both her remarkable basketball skills and her rising stardom in rap, making her one of the top NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) earners in the sport.
This week, Johnson pushed her NIL valuation past $1.5 million after signing a deal with Invisalign. That’s a case of the rich getting richer. Johnson, a senior guard averaging 14.5 points per game, already had more than a dozen reported NIL deals, including partnerships with heavy hitters like Puma, Experian, Doritos, Powerade, and Samsung. In one of the more unique deals in NIL history, Johnson also has an ownership stake in the new Unrivaled Basketball League.
Johnson’s deal with Invisalign leads the list of recent NIL deals, but athletes in some lower-profile sports have also secured significant NIL contracts over the last week. These deals show why supporting athletes early matters—their NIL value can skyrocket overnight.
Here’s a list of the top 10 other NIL deals reported recently:
Simeon Birnbaum, Oregon, Men’s Track and Field. A two-time All-American, Birnbaum recently signed a deal with the shoe and apparel company Diadora. He competes in both indoor and outdoor track and specializes in events ranging from the 300 meters to the mile.
Bailey Maupin, Texas Tech, Women’s Basketball. In the same week that Maupin was named the USBWA’s Player of the Week, she also signed a local deal with Western Bank. The senior guard is averaging 13.6 points per game this season.
Raven Johnson, South Carolina, Women’s Basketball. The senior guard is averaging 10.1 points per game for the nation’s No. 2-ranked team. She used her success and status with a powerhouse program to secure a recent deal with SeatGeek.
Bristol Carter, Auburn, Baseball, an All-Freshman All-American in 2024 and Auburn’s stolen bases leader in 2025, is getting ready for what should be a big 2026 season. Carter recently signed a sponsorship deal with Nutriwave Juices.
Ruben Owens II, Texas A&M, Football. After rushing for 639 yards and five touchdowns in 2025, Owens is viewed as a potential star for the 2026 season. He recently inked a sponsorship deal with T-Mobile.
Porsche Trinidad, Stanford, Women’s Gymnastics. The senior, who competes in four exhibition routines, recently leveraged her strong social media presence to secure a sponsorship deal with Outlier Protein.
Mia Rogan, Michigan State, Women’s Track and Field. Another athlete with a strong social media presence, Rogan, recently signed a sponsorship deal with T-Mobile. She competes in distance events during both the indoor and outdoor seasons.
Grant Ashby, Texas A&M, Men’s Track and Field. A junior, Ashby, recently got a sponsorship agreement from Clean Eatz-College. He competes in five events during the indoor and outdoor seasons, and his best event is the 800 meters.
Abby Wanezek, Wisconsin, Women’s Swimming and Diving. A senior who competes in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, and 100 backstroke, Wanezek has signed a deal with Summit Credit Union.
Reese Bates, San Diego, Women’s Volleyball. She transferred in from Butler prior to the 2025 season and made an immediate impact as a defensive specialist. Bates recently reached a deal with VKTRY Gear.
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