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Kyle Pitts predicts college football unionization
The Falcons star says NIL money and player power will lead to organized labor in college sports.
In brief
The Falcons star says NIL money and player power will lead to organized labor in college sports. College football players are likely to unionize as NIL deals give them more leverage and voice in the sport. Originally reported by OutKick.
Pitts calls pro players returning to college crazy
The Falcons tight end says NFL training camp veterans going back to college football is illogical, calling it a step backward after competing with grown men.
“I think once you go to the campground in NFL, I feel like it's a badge of honor”
Union coming to college football
Pitts predicts college football players will unionize, giving them collective rights and a stronger voice in the sport's future.
“I think there's gonna be a union in the college football next”
NIL deals fueling player power
With name, image and likeness deals evolving rapidly, players now have financial leverage and a stronger say in how college sports operate.
“it's like they're getting their money's worth in terms of name, image and likeness”
Union will be strong, Pitts says
The tight end expects a college football union to wield significant power because players and donors have already shown they can get things done through NIL.
“I think it'll be pretty strong because the donors and the voice that they have”
Pitts signs massive Falcons extension
The 25-year-old tight end agreed to a three-year, fifty-three million dollar contract extension with Atlanta this offseason.
Pitts trains with special operations forces
The Pro Bowl tight end spent a day with pararescue units at Moody Air Force Base, learning rescue techniques and tactical medical training.
“That was a life-changing day and it changed my perspective”
The essence
College football players are likely to unionize as NIL deals give them more leverage and voice in the sport.
