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The opening of college football’s traditional signing period for high school prospects brought an apparent end to two of the cycle’s most notable recruitments.

Using name, image and likeness compensation to recruit college athletes is still very much against NCAA rules. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. Inserting a third-party in the recruiting process between coaches and recruits has only complicated things. Experts say the collectives should focus on athletes who are already on campus.

A person familiar with the situation says Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada has requested a release from his national letter of intent after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through.

It’s been a year since college athletes have been able to capitalize on their status with name, image and licensing deals, and some are making thousands of dollars.

Hundreds of college athletes from schools all over the country are in Atlanta this week.

Name, Image, and Likeness is here to stay in college football. Coach Billy Napier says the Gators will be very competitive in NIL and The Gator Collective is leading the way.

High schools often follow the college model, so it only feels like a matter of time before the conversation about athletes profiting off their name, image and likeness picks up momentum here.

There are still a lot of questions for the popular off the field topics of conference expansion and name, image, and likeness.

College coaches are trying to get a handle on the recruiting impact of athletes' ability to profit off their fame.

David Waters explains the details inside Name, Image Likeness and shares his thoughts about what it means for college football and Florida.

NCAA President Mark Emmert says he will seek temporary rules as early as July to ensure all athletes can be compensated for their celebrity.

An Associated Press survey of Division I athletic directors found that nearly 73% believe allowing athletes to be compensated for use of their name, image or likeness will decrease the number of schools that have a chance to be competitive in college sports.