Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith points to NIL to explain team woes

NIL has changed the world of college sports. While much has been said about the positives of NIL, one Texas A&M starter has a different opinion.

Wide receiver Ainias Smith was recently asked about the cause of the team’s struggles in 2022, and the receiver pointed to NIL deals as one factor.

“It was a lot of individualism coming into A&M. A lot of people that are coming now that are getting recruited are so big on NIL,” explained Smith. “You know, parents are looking for NIL deals or whatnot and a lot…