TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Landon Jackson, Pleasant Grove High School Class of 2021
out of it, with multiple different ways for athletes to earn their compensation. Clayton Smith, Texas High alumni, is the only five-star athlete out of the Texarkana area and is now playing at the University of Oklahoma. On top of multiple brand deals, Smith has produced a line of his own personal merchandise sold through Fan Arch. Texas High graduate and current University of Texas football player Derrick Brown is another athlete directly benefiting from NIL. Along with his brand deals, Brown
profits from interactive deals, like selling in the moment autographs to fans who are out and about in Austin. “I am glad we can profit from our name now,” Brown said. “It is a good way to get extra money in my pockets and stay close with the city and the fans.” Pleasant Grove graduate and current University of Arkansas football player Landon Jackson is also a big name out of Texarkana feeling the love from NIL. Partnering with four brands, Jackson also profits from public signing events.
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