Virginia Tech football players can make money on jersey sales under new agreement
Virginia Tech football players can earn money through sales of their jerseys under a new agreement the Hokies’ athletic department announced Friday.
The partnership — between licensing company OneTeam and Fanatics — allows players who opt into the program to have their last name and number emblazoned on jerseys to be sold through Nike and Fanatics.
“I’m really excited that our fans will get such a cool opportunity to buy the jerseys of their favorite players,” Hokies defensive back Chamarri Conner said in a statement released by Virginia Tech. “I think it’s great that we as players will get the opportunity to profit, but it’s even better that we’ll be able to share this connection with the fans who choose to purchase our jerseys. I can’t wait to see some Tech fans with my name on the back of their jersey!”
The deal is possible under the NCAA’s policy that allows athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. A form on the Virginia Tech athletics web site allows fans to be notified when a player’s jersey is available.
“We’re excited that both our student-athletes and fans will benefit from this wonderful partnership,” Hokies football coach Brent Pry said. “This agreement is a very tangible example of the commitment that our administration has made to helping our players maximize their experience playing for Virginia Tech. I can’t wait to see our fans wearing the jerseys of players at Lane Stadium.”
