Alabama QB Jalen Milroe signs exclusive NIL partnership with Panini America

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is the latest college football quarterback to sign a trading card deal. He has agreed to the terms of an exclusive NIL partnership Panini Americawhich includes signed trading cards and marketing. The company said Crimson Tide fans can expect to see Milroe's trading cards in Panini's upcoming college products.

Milroe has thrown for 1,483 yards in six games as Alabama is 5-1 heading into Saturday's rivalry game Tennessee. He has also scored 23 total touchdowns, including 11 rushing and 12 passing touchdowns.

“As a child, you always dream of having your own trading card. I'm excited to partner with Panini to have my own trading cards and be part of a company that has so many popular trading card brands among college football fans. Milroe said.

The Alabama quarterback is just the latest athlete to sign with Panini. Along with his agreement with Arch Manningwith which the trading card company does business Quinn Ewers And Texas Rifle Guard Tre Johnson. Panini signed contracts with USC Recipient Zechariah Branch, Washington Wide receivers Rome Odunze And Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton Last season.

The memorabilia and trading card company also launched a Panini NIL platform in August and worked with soccer and volleyball athletes Ohio State, Nebraska And Texas.

“Jalen is one of the top players in college football and another outstanding addition to our family of athletes,” said Panini’s senior vice president of marketing Jason Howard said. “He will be a great partner for us as we continue to expand our Panini College platform and product offering.”

Milroe finished 2023 with 2,718 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He also racked up 468 yards on the ground and led the team with 12 rushing touchdowns, leading the Tide to the College Football Playoff.

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