BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Olivia Dunne emerges as a prime illustration of how a well-suited NIL deal can wield transformative effects for a budding athlete.
As a gymnast hailing from Louisiana State University, Dunne has harnessed both her athletic prowess and physical appearance to generate substantial income.
Her success highlights the potential for college athletes to leverage their unique attributes and talents in order to secure rewarding financial prospects.
With the rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals in the sports world today, college athletes have a new and exciting way to make real money. This gives them the chance to earn a good amount of money before they become professionals or finish their studies.
'New whip'
In the era of NIL deals, college athletes have a genuine chance to earn significant money before their transition to professional careers or graduation.
One standout example of the potential impact of the right NIL deal is The 20-year-old star proudly displayed her new vehicle on her Instagram profile.
Dunne's earnings are further bolstered by her active presence on social media. Utilizing her striking physique and appealing personality, she has seen her online following grow exponentially in recent months.
Following a bikini photo shoot on the Jersey Shore beach that showcased her figure, Dunne continues to showcase her rising wealth. This time, it's through the purchase of a new car. The 20-year-old star proudly displayed her new vehicle on her Instagram profile with the caption "New whip."
Dunne exudes joy while seated inside the car, dressed in a pink vest-top. The surroundings include leather racing seats, and two windows behind her hint at an SUV-style vehicle, with speculation even pointing towards a potential Escalade, a notably high-end car in the American market.
Exceptional Achievements and Partnerships:
The surge in social media popularity has significantly contributed to elevating her On3 NIL Valuation. Currently, Dunne's valuation stands at an impressive $3 million, marking the highest valuation among female athletes. Remarkably, this valuation has witnessed a staggering increase of over half a million dollars in just the past 10 weeks.
Her valuation holds the sixth position in the On3 NIL 100, a pioneering and definitive NIL ranking that assesses the top 100 high school and college athletes based on their On3 NIL Valuation. Furthermore, her valuation claims the top spot in the realm of gymnastics.
In her freshman year, Dunne made an impressive mark by earning All-America recognition on the uneven bars. Her achievements included scoring a remarkable 9.90 at the NCAA championships and achieving a career-best score of 9.925 on the same apparatus.
She also showcased her prowess in the floor exercise during the previous season.
As a junior at LSU, Dunne has closely collaborated with the sports agency WME Sports to secure notable NIL deals with prominent brands such as Forever 21, American Eagle Outfitters, and Vuori. These partnerships, however, are just the beginning of her portfolio.
Dunne's impact on the NIL landscape was further recognized when she was named one of On3's pivotal figures who shaped NIL developments in 2022.
Notably, ahead of the College Football Playoff title game, she entered into a partnership with ESPN to promote the event.
This collaboration resulted in a TikTok video garnering around 6.6 million views in just over a week, underscoring her ability to engage and captivate audiences on social media.
