Florida Gators commits, targets attending On3 NIL Elite Series presented by Mizuno
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE –One 5-star Florida Gators commit and multiple big-name targets will attend the On3 NIL Elite Series presented by Mizuno Tuesday-Thursday in Nashville.
Florida 5-star quarterback commit DJ Lagway will be there, along with these notable prospects: 5-star receiver Jeremiah Smith, 5-star defensive lineman David Stone, 5-star edge Colin Simmons, 4-star running back Jerrick Gibson and 4-star edge Jordan Ross.
Lagway, Smith and Ross will officially visit the Gators this weekend. Possibly Stone, too.
The On3 NIL Elite Series will welcome more than 30 elite high school football athletes from the 2024 college recruiting class — and their families — to the event. There, they will be connected with the leading voices and decision-makers in college sports. Athletes will hear about the latest trends with Name, Image and Likeness, and an understanding of their On3 NIL Valuation.
Nationally known football analyst Kirk Herbstreit will be an event speaker; he’ll talk about the unique NIL era. The SEC Network’s Tom Hart will serve as the host and emcee.
“This is a ground breaking event for On3 in terms of bringing value to athletes through NIL Education and expanding our relationships with the elite high school athletes,” said Shannon Terry, Founder and CEO of On3. “We have the fastest growing media brand in college sports, and we’re excited for Mizuno to join us in welcoming the top high school football talent in the country.”
Mizuno, a leader in baseball and running sneakers, is presenting sponsor of first On3 NIL Elite Series and is the official apparel and footwear sponsor. Each attendee will receive an On3/Mizuno swag bag.
The brand also will have “Mizuno Row,” which will feature demo suites for athletes to test their golf game and other activities in between NIL-driven sessions.
Multiple Florida Gators targets will be on hand
“We are extremely excited to join forces with On3 in our sponsorship of the inaugural On3 NIL Elite Series,” said Jeremy Galbreth, Mizuno Golf USA. “Since 1906, Mizuno has been guided by its corporate philosophy of ‘contributing to society through the advancement of sporting goods and the promotion of sports.’ The life lessons gained through sport are invaluable and play a crucial role in people’s lives, this is an important value to the Mizuno brand. We certainly feel that these philosophies align with the On3 mission and of the goal in providing an incredible educational experience for the next group of elite athletes.”
Player check-in begins Tuesday afternoon. Stay tuned to Gators Online for exclusive interviews and other content from the event.
“We’re excited and ready to put on a top-level event for the stars of tomorrow,” said Grant Frerking, Director, On3 Athlete Network Development. “It’s time to educate athletes on how to leverage their NIL and what that exactly means. Having Mizuno on board only further validates this event.”
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