NIL deals allow student-athletes (usually universities) to benefit from names, images and caricatures (nils). Florida is one of the few states where high school athletes can benefit from their name, image and likeness. Estimated at around $1 million, she has become one of the most valuable female student athletes in the national rankings.
President Donald Trump’s oldest granddaughter, Kai Trump, is an avid golfer and Florida like her granddad. And now, she’s still in high school, but her golf is giving her a payment.
Last fall, Kai, daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump, made an early promise to stay in Florida and play golf at the University of Miami.
She recently made another announcement on social media. ON3, a website that evaluates high school and college athletes, rates her name, image and portrait (nil) over $1 million after TaylorMade’s deal.
Here’s what we know about what NIL deals are, how it allows Kai to make money as an amateur golfer, and her recent approval agreement with Taylormade:
The acronym represents “name, image, portrait.” Nil’s deals protect the right to make money from student-athletes’ promotions and sometimes include support for well-known brands like Kai.
A historic 2021 Supreme Court decision that led to changes in the NCAA rules has not allowed student-athletes to benefit from their name, image or likeness.
Had Kai enrolled in college sports just five years earlier, she would not have had the opportunity to start a college career with so many benefits.
Can high school students make money?
Some high school students like Kai Trump are eligible for the nil trade, although not all states.
It is up to the state to decide whether high school students can benefit from before college. Florida is a pioneer in NIL trading for high school students. It was the first state to approve a nil deal for a high school athlete. Kai attends Benjamin School at Palm Beach Gardens, a Florida high school.
Tiger Woods’ son Charlie attends and plays golf at Benjamin School. Other well-known golfers like Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman also sent their children there. Kai will graduate in 2026 and will play golf at the University of Miami.
Who is Kai Trump? She’s a golfer and Florida like Donald, a big-elect grandpa.
Does the school pay?
No, the NCAA currently does not allow schools to use NIL transactions as an employment tool or directly use names, images, or likenesses to those in college.
According to the NCAA, “Schools are not permitted to directly compensate student-athletes for their use of NILs, but they will identify potential NIL opportunities for student-athletes and to address transactions between student-athletes and third parties. It can even be promoted.
The NCAA NIL rules “prohibit schools from providing financial support or assets directly or indirectly to non-existent.”
Where did the money come from?
Money comes from companies and brands that are trying to support student-athletes.
“The NCAA is still planning to maintain amateur sports status, so it is impossible to pay athletes for playing on the field,” he said, “Online connecting student-athletes with brands interested in supporting them.” According to Icon Source, the market.
“Nil is a workaround for athletes to get paid without being considered a professional athlete who technically plays sports and makes a living.”
What is the value of Kite Ramp’s contract?
The exact terms and conditions for Kai’s dealing with Taylormade have not been revealed, but there is some information about her name, image and portrait rating. She also has another voluntary approval, along with the golf equipment contract that has driven her rating to over $1 million.
Kai Trump estimates are $1.2 million, according to USA Today and Site On3 Sports. The site also reports that she signed her first contract with Leaf Trading Cards in January. The Leaf Trading Card pack is available for sale for $199.99. Each pack contains one random sign card.
Her new rating has led her to become the number one top-value player in girls’ high school golf and 81st of all the money-making athletes in the NIL 100.
As for her ratings among only women (Kai is only 17 years old, with USGA and Florida high school rules competing as a female golfer), she ranks among the top five Nir Money Makers It’s been done. She is only evaluated by only three women, LSU gymnast, LSU basketball player Flau’jae Johnson, and UConn basketball player Paige Bueckers: LSU Gymnast Livvy Dunne, all female athletes.
Will Kai Trump go to college?
Kai Trump joined Instagram on Sunday, August 18, 2024 to announce his commitment to the University of Miami women’s golf team.
“We are thrilled to announce our verbal commitment to the University of Miami,” Kai wrote in the caption.
“I would like to thank my mother Vanessa, my father, Don for always supporting me through my journey, and to the incredible team that has reached this point. ”
She also thanked her grandfather, President Donald Trump.
“I would like to thank Grandpa for making her access to great courses and enormous support. I am extremely excited to be a cane and represent the University of Miami. Goooo Canes!”
Contributions: USA Today, Ehsan Kassim, USA Today Network, Lori Comstock
