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The Freshman’s Guide to NIL

By In2DepthNIL Team August 1, 2026 7 min read
The Freshman’s Guide to NIL
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NIL opportunity is everywhere, and so are the pitfalls. Before you sign anything, understand the basics: what a contract actually says, how compliance works at your school, and why taxes matter.

This playbook walks first-year athletes through the essentials so you can move fast without costly mistakes — and know when to say no.

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