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Mississippi State WR Zavion Thomas reportedly lands huge NIL deal
By Sydney Hunte
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Mississippi State wide receiver Zavion Thomas has reportedly struck a significant NIL deal, even with the Bulldogs teetering on the edge of being knocked out of the bowl conversation and the program in the hunt for a new head coach following the firing of Zach Arnett.
According to Brett McMurphy, Thomas has signed a deal with Google. It comes as the Bulldog Initiative, Mississippi State’s NIL collective, has a matching $1 million challenge as part of its “Winning Drive” program thanks to several donors connected to the university.
Mississippi State standout WR Zavion Thomas inked a national NIL deal w/Google, @ActionNetworkHQ has learned. NIL momentum appears to be building in Starkville. The school’s official collective (@BulldogNIL) announced earlier today a group of donors committed to match next $1…
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 17, 2023
Thomas, through 9 games this season, looks to be a player to watch in 2024 for the Bulldogs, making 31 catches for 349 yards and a touchdown this year. On Oct. 28 against Auburn, he set a career-high in catches (9) and yards (112).
Mississippi State is currently 4-6. It faces Southern Miss on Saturday and wraps up its season in the Egg Bowl vs. Ole Miss on Thanksgiving evening in Starkville.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
