If you've ever watched a high school athlete dominate a game, you might wonder if they could profit from their talent. New laws are changing how high schoolers and even coaches can make money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), shaking up youth sports as we know it.
The 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' is trending because it's a recent example of states passing laws to allow high school athletes to profit from their NIL.
Florida's law, signed in May 2024, is named after NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, a Miami native.