North Carolina Judge Allows Public High School Athletes to Profit from NIL

The court ruling enables immediate monetization for public school athletes, aligning them with private school peers.

Wake County Superior Court Judge Graham Shirley issued a preliminary injunction against the State Board of Education's NIL restrictions.
The lawsuit was filed by the family of Faizon Brandon, a top high school football recruit, who lost potential NIL deals due to the current rules.
The injunction accelerates the timeline for NIL monetization, which was initially set for July 2025.
Proposed NIL policies include restrictions on promoting alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and other regulated products.
Private school athletes in North Carolina have been able to profit from NIL deals since earlier this year.