Governor Brian Kemp Signs Executive Order Allowing Direct NIL Compensation for Georgia Athletes
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Tuesday that allows state schools in Georgia to directly compensate athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. This move comes amid ongoing legal disputes between the NCAA and various athletic conferences regarding player compensation. Kemp’s order aims to ensure that Georgia’s student-athletes remain competitive and do not miss out on potential earnings while national regulations are still being sorted out. In his order, Kemp emphasized the need for a level playing field for Georgia’s athletes. Georgia Tech Director of Athletics J....