Georgia seeks $390,000 NIL damages from ex-player
The University of Georgia Athletic Association is pursuing $390,000 in liquidated damages from former defensive end Damon Wilson II, now at Missouri, alleging he breached a buyout clause in his NIL agreement after transferring in January. Legal records show Wilson was recently served; Georgia also asks a judge to compel arbitration, while Wilson’s attorneys argue his move was not financially motivated.
📌 Key Facts
- UGA seeks $390,000 and asks court to compel arbitration over an NIL buyout clause
- Wilson reportedly received $30,000 under his latest Classic City Collective deal before transferring
- Wilson was recently served a court summons; his attorneys Bogdan Susan and Jeff Jensen dispute UGA’s framing
📊 Relevant Data
The number of Division I student-athlete transfers increased from 9,806 in 2021 to 13,025 in 2023.
A growth in NCAA student athlete transfers since 2021 — The Front
Approximately 60.3 percent of players from the class of 2021 transferred at least once.
How often do college football players actually transfer? Here's what the numbers say — The Athletic
The median total earnings for defensive ends in the NCAA is $103,564, with an average NIL deal disclosure of $27,832.
College Football's 5 Highest-Paid Positions, According to the NCAA — Athlon Sports
College football players are expected to earn $1.9 billion in 2025.
CFB Players Projected for $1.9B — Front Office Sports