St. John Bosco defensive back Peyton Woodyard has been classified as a four-star safety in the class of 2024. The Alabama commit is making significant moves to establish his name, image and likeness brand. Woodyard signed his first NIL deal with the health and beauty company Bevel in May.
Woodyard had made a commitment switch from Georgia to Alabama. He's taking the next step by securing NIL representation through Athletes First. The company is one of the most successful agencies when it comes to NIL management.
Woodyard is an elite high school recruit from California. He is currently permitted to monetize his NIL without jeopardizing his college eligibility. Through his partnership with Athletes First, Peyton Woodyard is preparing to leverage his brand when he starts college at Alabama.
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Athletes First has worked with notable former college football stars such as Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson. The agency is known for connecting athletes with brands like C4 Energy, Athletic Brewing and Rhoback.
Woodyard has been an Alabama Crimson Tide fan since he was young and has a special place for the team.
"I just feel like Alabama has always been a home for me," Woodyard said. "I always envisioned it as a home for me since I was a kid. Like I said, it was my dream school. My dad is from Mobile, Alabama. All of my family is going to be excited about that. What sets Alabama apart is just what they’ve done consistently over the years."
The decision by Peyton Woodyard to flip to Alabama from Georgia proved pivotal for Nick Saban. It has strengthened Alabama's already impressive recruiting class, currently ranked fourth in the nation. Woodyard is shaping up to have a promising future in college football.
Peyton Woodyard NIL valuation ft. Athletes First
With Peyton Woodyard securing NIL representation, courtesy of Athletes First, he's well-positioned to create a thriving NIL portfolio. He is considered the nation's top-ranked defensive back. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound safety is already off to a strong start, with over 32,000 followers on his social media platforms.
Social media endorsements are the first thing that national companies place great significance on, and an athlete's follower count goes a long way in determining that. Substantial following, especially on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, impact compensation opportunities.
If we consider high school football rankings, Woodyard’s $150,000 On3 NIL Valuation ranks him in the 85th spot. This valuation underscores his potential for success in the NIL landscape.
With his talent, social media presence and Athletes First handling everything, the No. 6 safety in the country is well on his way to establishing lucrative NIL deals that could significantly benefit him and his college career.
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