College football recruits signing 6- and 7-figure NIL deals as market grows

College football recruits are signing NIL deals ranging from $500,000 to more than $1 million, according to contracts reviewed by The Athletic.

The Athletic reviewed three recently signed name, image and likeness contracts, each with a different school collective. A four-star receiver will make more than $1 million over four years; a defensive lineman ranked in the top 10 at his position will make $1 million over three years; and a three-star defensive lineman will make $500,000 over four years. The Athletic agreed to preserve the anonymity of all parties involved.