Controversy Surrounding High School Recruit Jaden Rashada Reportedly Signing Largest NIL Deal In History for $9.5 Million
Controversy Surrounding High School Recruit Jaden Rashada Reportedly Signing Largest NIL Deal In History for $9.5 Million
A high school quarterback has allegedly signed the richest NIL (name, image, and likeness) deal in history but, he is denying that the commitment to the college is based on a NIL.
According to On3, Jaden Rashada, who has been heavily recruited by a number of colleges has signed a NIL deal to play at the University of Miami. Yet, after rumors started surfacing that Rashada accepted this particular school due to being offered a large deal, he took to social media to dispute that claim.
The high-ranked football player announced his decision several days ago and posted a photograph of him in a University of Miami uniform as a background on an Instagram post.
After it was reported that Rashada had agreed to a NIL deal with Miami mega-booster John Ruiz for $9.5 million, the future college player left a statement on his Twitter account.
“Any report regarding my commitment to the University of Miami is false unless I was interviewed directly. All reports of my decision involving a NIL deal is inaccurate. I would never make a life/career choice for any monetary value. As I stated in my commitment live on TV, I chose Miami because of the relationship I have with the coaches, players, and the direction the program is headed. I wish not to address the false reports again as this is a time I wish to celebrate my college commitment and my commitment to my current team and teammates as we look forward to our dream of winning a state championship. At this time I request no interviews.”
Want to Address this as rumors are flying around🚨: pic.twitter.com/1sLTfc1lw3
— Jaden Rashada 5️⃣ (@jadenrashada) June 27, 2022
It was also reported that Rashada had also turned down an offer from Florida’s Gator Collective for an alleged $11 million.
Ruiz also made a statement via Twitter denying having anything to do with the decision Rashada made.
The report by https://t.co/QAEr6VfrG1 is inaccurate as it relates to Jaden Rashada.I have never spoken to Mr. Caspino about Jaden Rashada. Mr. Caspino and I spoke about an unrelated player months ago and had a very professional and pleasant conversation. I respect him.
— John H. Ruiz, Attorney at Law (@JohnHRuiz) June 27, 2022
Michael W. Caspino, an attorney who represents Rashada also made a statement saying that he left millions on the table to sign with Miami.
“Jaden left millions on the table,” said Caspino. “Millions. He did not pick the highest offer. He went there because he loves Miami, the coaches, and the opportunity.”
Controversy Surrounding High School Recruit Jaden Rashada Reportedly Signing Largest NIL Deal In History for $9.5 Million
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