Well, signing an NIL before signing a letter of intent is considered pay-for-play which is a violation in Florida, Texas, and other states. It's buying a player to go to the school.
Yes, players are being bought, but in most cases it's a grey area because technically the NIL is after the signing.
Because the NCAA NIL policy depends on each state's NIL law, it's really up to the state for enforcement which little to nothing is being done.
Many states restrict or ban pay-for-play contracts for student athletes, but there is little legal framework to investigate schools that violate guidelines.
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