Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State, as a player who opted into appearing in EA Sports College Football 26, has won guaranteed deal of $150,000 and a Deluxe Edition copy of the game.

Jeremiah Smith, as a player who opted into appearing in EA Sports College Football 26, is guaranteed a minimum payment of $150,000 and a Deluxe Edition copy of the game.

Breakdown of Compensation:

NIL Payment: EA Sports has significantly increased the compensation for players featured in the game, with a base payment of at least $1,500 for those who opt in. However, top-tier athletes like Smith are securing significantly higher deals, with Smith himself set to receive $150,000.

Deluxe Edition Copy: Every player included in the game will also receive a Deluxe Edition copy on the console of their choice.

Jeremiah Smith’s Role: As one of the premier athletes in college football, Smith will be among the players prominently featured in College Football 26.

This marks a major step forward in EA Sports’ commitment to fairly compensating players for their likeness in the highly anticipated game.