Overview
- Texas A&M’s official account posted video of Reed presenting diamond chains with custom Texas A&M pendants to his linemen at a team dinner for a unit that is a Joe Moore Award semifinalist.
- The gifts followed Reed’s 439-yard, three-touchdown comeback against South Carolina that kept the Aggies 10-0 and earned him Associated Press National Player of the Week.
- Reported estimates place the first-year starter’s NIL earnings around $2.2 million, providing context for the high-end purchases.
- Fan and analyst reaction was swift and positive on social media, including Heisman-themed endorsements and praise from former quarterback Chase Daniel.
- Coverage framed the move within a growing trend of college stars emulating NFL quarterbacks who reward offensive lines, reflecting NIL’s cultural impact on the sport.