Who is the highest paid college football player?

Hey everyone, I'm curious about college football. Does anyone know who the highest paid college football player is? Or is it against NCAA rules for them to be paid? Kinda new to this, would appreciate any info.

Hello! So, it's important to clarify that for many years, NCAA regulations prohibited student-athletes from being paid. They were allowed to receive scholarships for tuition, housing, and meals, but direct payment for their participation in sports was not permitted.

However, the rules changed as of July 1, 2021, when the NCAA decided to allow student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This means college athletes are allowed to sign endorsement deals, take paid internships, perform in paid appearances, etc. This is a major departure from the previously strict rules.

As per your question of the "highest paid player", these types of earnings are not generally disclosed by the players or schools hence it may be difficult to accurately identify who the highest paid college football player is at a given time. In some cases, media outlets report endorsement deals or contracts, but it's important to note that the amounts can vary widely based on the athlete's marketability, the sport, and the specific deal.

Therefore, it's definitely possible for college football players (and other athletes) to now earn significant income, but exact figures can be hard to come by.