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Division I Council Approves Elimination of National Letter of Intent in Recruiting

Oct 9, 2024, 01:09 PM

The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is being eliminated, reflecting a significant change in the recruiting process for athletes. The Division I Council has approved this change, which will see athletes signing different kinds of aid agreements instead of the traditional recruiting letter of intent. This shift has been anticipated for some time, as the NLI was becoming outdated. The new signing model will include similar rules and regulations connected to school aid agreements. This change is expected to align more closely with the evolving landscape of college athletics, including the introduction of revenue-sharing models, necessitating more contract-like agreements for athletes.