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TRAVIS HUNTER JUST SCORED THE SMARTEST NIL DEAL EVER

Five-star recruit. Skilled offensive and defensive player. Travis is stepping up his financial game with NerdWallet. You can, too.

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"PREPARATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD, AND I'M EXCITED TO PLAN FOR A STRONG FINANCIAL FUTURE WITH THE HELP OF NERDWALLET."

-TRAVIS HUNTER

FINE PRINT THAT ISN’T JUST FOR ATHLETES
Our contract with Travis is the first of its kind for an NCAA football player. Why? Because it requires him to commit to a smart financial decision, like putting 20% of his fee into a smart savings account. And we’re sharing that financial expertise here, so you and Travis can make the most of your money — whether you’re managing a tax refund, an inheritance, or an NIL deal.

A few savings tips straight from the Nerds:

Gameplan your savings objective with our savings calculator and decide the best way to reach your goal. 

Not sure which bank account is right for you? Take our one-minute quiz to find your financial teammate.

Get started now with a new account. There are many ways to save, so choose the best that works for you:

• Find a smart checking account for everyday purchases and bills.

• Lock in a high-yield savings account for long-term goals like a future home down payment.

Get a CD to hold your savings with a set rate.



And if you’re feeling super Nerdy and want to read the Smartest NIL contract -

see the fine print here.

SCORE THE 1-OF-1 NERDWALLET x TRAVIS HUNTER PLAYING CARD

This isn’t just a limited edition; we only made one of these cards. And we’re giving it away on our social channels.

To enter, tag a friend with #NerdWalletSweeps in our co-posted Instagram post. No purchase necessary.

Official rules to the NerdWallet Smartest NIL Deal Card Sweepstakes

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