Nolan Smith is an outside linebacker attending the University of Georgia. Born on 18 January 2001 in Savannah, Georgia, the 22-year-old defender is a terror on the turf. In high school, he won the Anthony Munoz Award given annually to the best linebacker in high school. As part of the Georgia Bulldogs, Smith is a 2-time National Champion.
Nolan has gained a reputation for being quick off the blocks and having a great first step. The key attributes of his game are power, strength, versatility, speed and physicality. He uses his first step to quickly find the gaps in the defense and exploit them to get to the quarterback. Even though his weight is slightly less than the average outside linebacker, there is nothing lacking in his strength.
The 2-time national champion is a force to reckon with not only in the pass rush but also in the running game. He possesses excellent teamwork skills evident from the team-first mentality he brings to the game. NFL experts and scouts see the Senior from Georgia getting drafted in the first round and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he goes as high as a top 15 spot.
Nolan Smith’s NIL deal
As is the norm today, college athletes are now allowed to make some cash on the side using their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). In general, most of the top college athletes in sports have signed and continue to sign deals and Nolan Smith is no exception. As per the On3 website, Smith has signed deals with:
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Georgia Peanut Commission
Candy Digital
There is not much information regarding the details of Nolan’s NIL deals. However, Candy Digital is an NFT (non-fungible token) which allows fans or collectors to claim ownership of digital memorabilia. Candy auctioned one of Nolan’s NFTs for almost $3,000.
As far as Nolan is concerned, he has made it clear that NIL is not the most important factor for those wanting to pursue professional sports.
Nolan Smith’s Net Worth
With a few NIL deals to his name, Nolan Smith has started his journey towards the million dollar club. Currently, Nolan’s net worth is around $186K as suggested by On3. This is just the beginning for the 22-year-old Senior from Georgia. Set to be selected in the first round of this year's NFL draft, Nolan Smith’s multi-millions are not too far away.
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