Texas' Arch Manning leads college football quarterbacks using NIL to give back

Texas' Arch Manning leads college football quarterbacks using NIL to give back originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The topic of name, image and likeness sparks debate amongst generations of college sports enthusiasts. There's a fraction of the older generation who doesn't like amateurism going away, while most support the idea of players getting paid for supporting the efforts of multi-million dollar institutions.    

Regardless of what some might say, there are players who are giving back with NIL on the table.

Former Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter donated a significant portion of his earnings to help the school's  NIL collective. He reportedly helped fund NIL deals for "10 to 15" teammates before leaving for the NFL.

Beyond what Hunter established as one of the first major NIL earners in college football, there are others who've worked to help others. Here's a list of eight quarterbacks doing good in the community, according to CBS Sports. 

Arch Manning, Texas

As the nation's top NIL earner, Manning's first NIL deal came with trading card and collectibles company Panini, after which he donated all $102,500 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Austin, Texas during the 2023 season. Manning announced a second partnership with Panini earlier this year.

Rocco Becht, Iowa State

The Iowa State quarterback made headlines during the offseason by donating more than a dozen XBox gaming systems to a local Ames, Iowa pediatric hospital in April. He has previously held youth football camps. 

LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina

Sellers is doing all he can to keep the spotlight on his home state. The Gamecocks quarterback donated $16,000 from his new NIL deal to his former high school during a recent meet-and-greet with fans. This came after he opted to turn down a reported $8 million NIL offering from a SEC rival to stay at South Carolina.

DJ Lagway, Florida

Florida's quarterback made a "six-figure donation" to the university's NIL collective, Florida Victorious, to support the women's athletics programs as part of International Women's Day earlier this spring. He's one of the top NIL earners with several partnerships on the books going into the 2025 season. 

Cade Klubnik, Clemson

Despite Clemson coach Dabo Swinney being opposed to paying players, his QB1 is doing big things with his cut. Klubnik has donated a large portion to local charities. He also donated several of his action figures to children in need within the community.

Dante Moore, Oregon

The Oregon quarterback gave back to his local high school with a $10,000 check ahead of the 2025 season. He also gave out signed copies of his children's book "From Journey to Dreams" to those in attendance.

Julian Lewis, Colorado

As one of the youngest NIL earners, Lewis comes into Colorado with Deion Sanders and is already making a positive impact. He recently gave back to the local Humane Society and added to his role as a spokesman. He has been involved in various fundraising efforts and donation-related activities. 

Sam Leavitt, Arizona State

The Sun Devils' signal caller is donating all commissions made from 2025 merchandise and apparel sales back to his teammates through the Sun Devils' collective. He also gave $15,000 to the Pat Tillman Foundation last year. 

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 3, 2025, where it first appeared.