High School Athletes Get NIL Protections | New Orleans News

Louisiana just made history by passing a groundbreaking NIL law that lets K-12 students sign endorsement deals—yes, even middle schoolers. With top recruits like 17-year-old Easton Royal already receiving life-changing offers, the state moved fast to protect young athletes from shady agents and unfair contracts. New rules require agent registration, background checks, and parental consent for minors, while coaches debate whether this money could corrupt high school sports—or finally reward families who’ve sacrificed everything for their kids’ talent. For Easton, the love of the game remains strong, but now he’s making adult decisions at 17—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75191f13fd9a6d91