US EditionTexas Tech Pitcher NiJaree Canady Signs a Second $1 Million-Plus NIL Deal, AP Source Says
- NiJaree Canady, previously with Stanford, moved to Texas Tech and secured a second lucrative seven-figure NIL agreement just before the 2025 national championship.
- Canady's transfer followed a breakdown in NIL discussions with Stanford, while Texas Tech offered a historic financial pledge exceeding $1 million.
- She led Texas Tech to a program-record 50 wins, returning to the Women's College World Series where she pitched every inning, including a Game 2 victory on June 5.
- Patrick Mahomes called her control and leadership of the softball "special," noting she struck out 317 batters with a 0.97 ERA this season.
- Canady's new NIL deal secures her return for 2026 and highlights Texas Tech's unprecedented success and investment in elite college softball talent.
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Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady signs a second $1 million-plus NIL deal, AP source says
Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady has signed another $1 million-plus NIL deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady signs a second $1 million NIL deal: AP source
Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady has signed another $1 million-plus NIL deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the situation publicly. ESPN first reported the deal. The name, image and likeness deal came hours before Canady was set to pitch for the Red Raiders in the decisive Game 3 of the Women’s College…
Texas Tech Pitcher NiJaree Canady Signs Seven-Figure NIL Deal For Next Season, As Red Raiders Play For Title
After making a ton of noise at Stanford, softball pitcher NiJaree Canady could not turn down a lucrative seven-figure contract to play for Texas Tech this season. Well, before the House settlement decision could be reached, the Red Raiders star has already signed a new deal for the 2025-2026 season. The most dominant pitcher in college softball this season, Canady has her team just one win away from a national championship, which will be played …
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