: New "Name, Image, and Likeness" (NIL) rules have allowed high school and college-aged athletes to secure million-dollar deals with brands like Nike and Gatorade, effectively making them professional marketers before they even graduate. Athletes in Entertainment & Fashion
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: Teen athletes are increasingly seen as fashion trendsetters, often appearing in Vogue and collaborating with luxury fashion labels. : New "Name, Image, and Likeness" (NIL) rules
: 18-year-old basketball phenom Cooper Flagg and 16-year-old cross-country star Addy Ritzenhein are already being positioned as faces of major lifestyle brands before their professional careers fully begin. State of Play 2025: 10 Youth Sports Trends to Watch : New "Name