NIL
Introducing our NEW N-I-L Program
Now your business can hire a CSU athlete to represent your brand in a variety of ways! Our new collegiate N-I-L (Name-Image-Likeness) program makes it really easy for you to hire an athlete for your next promotional campaign. All you need to do is visit our website to view a current list of featured athletes that are available to hire (we’re adding more every week). After you have selected the athlete you want to hire, they then determine the rate they will charge for a wide range of services like:
- Social Media Videos on their pages or yours!
- Print & digital ads (posters, print ads, digital ads, brochures, business cards)
- Radio voiceovers (they can record radio commercials and other voice overs)
- Video shout-outs (they can record a quick video ‘shout-out’ to special clients, customers & staff)
- Personal appearances (they can attend your next event, grand opening, corporate fundraiser and more)
- Signed memorabilia (They can autograph sports memorabilia provided by you!)
NIL Helps Support our CSU Athletes!
By hiring a CSU athlete to represent your brand, you are not only generating exposure for your business but you are helping support CSU athletes! Contact us today to learn more about our new NIL Program.
Interested in hiring a CSU athlete to represent your business and brand? CONTACT:
Christa Reed Rocky Mountain Student Media
(970) 538-7187 (call/text)
Previous NIL Samples
Cam Bariteau
Football: Defensive Tackle
Grad Year: Spring 24
My name is Cam I grew up in Wareham,MA and am a senior at CSU! I am majoring in sociology. I have many passions / interests that range from video games, to traveling, to enjoying some of the best food and so on.
Areas of interest: travel, fashion, sports, adventure, community events, music, fitness, technology, entertainment, gaming, food
Twitter/X: @CamBariteau
Instagram: @cambariteau
Facebook: Cameron Bariteau
Tik tok: @cambariteau
Ashley Bahr
Women’s Soccer: Defender
Grad Year: 2025
I play women’s soccer, a health and exercise science major with a concentration in sports medicine. I’ve grown up in Colorado. I love all sports and have a variety of different interests and hobbies. I’m an avid hiker, snowboarder, and generally love all outdoor activities. I also enjoy various art mediums such as fashion and music as well as being a big foodie.
Areas of interest: travel, fashion, sports, adventure, music, fitness, entertainment, food
Instagram: @Ashley.bahr
Maria Kimpson
Track and Field: Pole Vault
Grad Year: Spring 2026
I am a Natural resource tourism major and and my passions include anything outside especially any and all sports, however pole vault is my true passion, I am an ex gymnast so it made pole vault easy. I had the all class state meet record and my heart is in my home town of Papillion Nebraska
Areas of interest: travel, fashion, sports, adventure, fitness, entertainment, food
Handles: mariajkimp
Jamari Person
Football: WR
Grad Year: Spring 2027
I am Jamari Person from Nashville, TN. I’m studying Exploratory Studies to find a major similar to Sports Management. Grew up playing basketball and football, football was my first love!! I ended up putting down football and only playing basketball at 12 years old because I felt basketball was more challenging!! Then some great opportunities came into my life and I started back playing football in my junior year of highschool, now i’m here at CSU with another opportunity to do what I love!! My dream is to be a 1st or High 2nd Round draft pick in the NFL Draft and to be the absolute best player i can possibly be!!
Areas of intereset: travel, fashion, sports, music, entertainment, gaming, food
Instagram: @jamariperson_
Twitter/X: @iamjamariperson
Tik tok: @skimaskmari3
Snapchat: @Iamjamariperson
Matthew Thomas
Football: Defensive line
Grad Year: Spring
My name is Matt Thomas, and I play football here at CSU. I am a graduate transfer and have attended Rutgers University and the University of Rhode Island before attending here. I am passionate about football, music, food, mental health, self-care, and philanthropy.
Areas of interest: travel, fashion, sports, adventure, community events, music, fitness, technology, entertainment, gaming, food
Instagram: @_mattynice_
Twitter/X: @mattynice85
Tik tok: @mattynice_
Kenneth Carpenter
Track and Field: Sprinter
Grad Year: 2027
Hello my name is Kenneth Carpenter I am a freshman here at CSU. I love track and have loved in since middle school it has helped me through a lot of difficult times. I plan to study health and exercise and eventually become a coach to also help kids who struggle and use sports as a getaway. I’m from Highlands Ranch but a deep corner of it called Roxborough where my family has lived for 20+ years. I also am the youngest of 4 and have a disabled brother who also loves track. I plan to have a very successful career here and work very hard
Areas of interest: travel, fashion, sports, adventure, community events, music, fitness, entertainment, food
Instagram: @kenneth_carp
Twitter/X: @Kenneth4co
Jack Wetterling
Track and Field: Hurdles
Grad Year: Fall 2027
Hi, my name is Jack Wetterling and I’m a CSU track & field freshman who specializes in the hurdle events! I’m currently a Business Administration major and plan to start my own company after university. I’m from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and I love to be outside and active! You’ll rarely ever see me without sunglasses on, whether I’m jumping over hurdles or volunteering at community events. I also love to be inside playing video games or designing sports graphics! I’m an extremely outgoing person who is always doing something new or different day to day!
Areas of interest: fashion, sports, adventure, community events, fitness, technology, entertainment, gaming, art/graphic, sunglasses
Instagram: @jack.Wetterling
Twitter/X: @JackWetterling
Kate Yoshimoto
Volleyball: Defensive Specialist/Libero
Grad year: Spring 2025
Hi, my name is Kate! I am a redshirt sophomore libero/defensive specialist on the Colorado State volleyball team. I am pursuing a degree in zoology with the desire to attend veterinarian school. Outside of volleyball, my interests include being outdoors, going to the beach, listening to music, trying new food, and dancing hula.
Areas of interest: travel, sports, adventure, music, fitness, food
Handles: @kateyosh
Paton Edwards
Track: Sprinter
Grad year: 2027
I run track and field and am majoring in Construction management. I grew up in rural Silverton Colorado I love to be outside hiking skiing or even rafting.
Areas of interest: travel, sports, adventure, fitness, food
Instagram: @Paton.edwards
Kealan McNally
Track and Field, Cross Country
Grad year: 2025
My name is Kealan McNally, and I am a member of the cross country and track teams here at CSU. While my specialization is the 5k/10k, I am a self-proclaimed mountain goat at heart. Trail running/hiking/frolicking is both my passion and my leisure activity of choice. This summer I backpacked a (quite literally) breathtaking 100 miles to complete the Tour du Mont Blanc through Switzerland, France, and Italy. My athletic aspirations after college include training for marathons and long-distance trail races. I am a Biomedical Sciences major on the pre-med track, and I hope to become a Pediatric Emergency Medicine doctor one day. I grew up right on Lake Michigan in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin will always call the northern woods my home. Outside of running and school, I enjoy thrifting, drinking good coffee, cooking (averagely), and traveling with family and friends.
Areas of interest: travel, fashion, sports, adventure, community events, music, fitness, technology, entertainment, food, coffee
Instagram: @kealan_mcnally
Kobe Johnson
Football: Running back
Grad year: 2024
I am from Lawrenceville, GA where in high school I played football basketball and ran track. I love sports and music. I also play video games. I hope to be a coach one day to help spread knowledge to the youth
Areas of interest: fashion, sports, adventure, community events, music, fitness, entertainment, gaming, food
Instagram: @4ktjohnny
Twitter/X: @KobeTjohnson
Tik tok: @golivekt
Tony Pierce
Football: Defensive end
Grad year: 2024
I am a Grad transfer from North Dakota State, and I came here to play football. I have my bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in business. I am from a city in Florida called Lake Alfred, it’s in between Orlando and Tampa. Outside of football I’m either just giving to music or I am challenging someone in chess.
Areas of interest: sports, music, technology, entertainment, gaming
Instagram: @piercejr.Tony
Twitter/X: @Tonypiercejr
Ruby Kayser
Volleyball: Defensive specialist
Grad year: 2024
My name is Ruby Kayser, I am a fourth year Defensive Specialist and third year starter on the CSU Volleyball team. I am studying Journalism and Media Communications with a minor in Sports Management. I have had several jobs and internships including; CTV, Hosting for the Colorado Eagles and NoCo Owlz, Editing with Athletes Insider, Analyzing for CSU Softball and WBB, and speaking at several events. Outside of all of that I also serve as President for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and a member of the CSU DreamOn3. In these groups I work directly with student athletes, administrators, and the Fort Collins Community. To relax I enjoy reading, laying in the sun, and walking my dog Maggie.
Areas of interest: fashion, sports, adventure, community events, fitness, entertainment, food
Instagram: @rubykayser
Twitter/X: @rubykayser @rubykaysermedia
Tik tok: @rubycitaaaaa
Facebook: Ruby Kayser
Kensey May
Cross Country and Track and Field/ Distance
Grad year: 2026
My name is Kensey May and I’m currently a sophomore at Colorado State University. I participate in cross country and track and field while also studying communications. I grew up in Montana where I grew my love for the outdoors and the importance of family. If you would like to know more, please take a look at my website –https://kmay060.wixsite.com/kensey-may
Areas of interest: travel, fashion, sports, adventure, community events, music, fitness, food
Instagram: @kensey.may
Tiktok: @Official_kmay
Karina Leber
Volleyball: Middle Blocker
Grad year: Spring 2026
Hi! My name is Karina Leber, I’m a 4th year middle blocker on the CSU volleyball team. I’m from Trevor, Wisconsin, and am pursuing a Health and Exercise Science degree and plan on attending dental school following graduation. https://opendorse.com/profile/karina-leber
Areas of interest: Travel, Fashion, Sports, Music, Fitness, Technology, Entertainment, Food
Instagram: @Karinaleber
Twitter: @Karinaleber42
Kenady Leighton
Soccer: Defender
Grad year: Spring 2024
My name is Kenady Leighton and I am a senior on the Colorado State Women’s soccer team. I am from Eugene, Oregon and I am studying Family and Consumer Sciences! I have loved my past couples of years at CSU, and love the Fort Collins community, it has felt like home ever since I stepped on campus. I love hanging out with my family, traveling, exploring Colorado, and spending time with my teammates.
Areas of interest: Travel, Sports, Fitness
Instagram: @Kenadyleighton
Twitter: @KenadyLeighton
Abby Edwards
Softball: Catcher
Grad year: Spring 2026
My name is Abby Edwards. I am a sophomore from Henderson, CO. I am a catcher on the softball team here at CSU, I am an Early Childhood Education major. I love spending time working out, watching movies, and with my dog!
Areas of interest: Sports, Community events, Fitness, Entertainment, Food
Instagram: @Abby.aedwards
Twitter: @Abbyaedwards
Delaney Saugstad
Softball: Pitcher
Grad year: 2026
Hi my name is Delaney Saugstad. I am a sophomore pitcher here at CSU. I am a psychology major with a minor in criminology. I want to do something in the mental health field when I graduate and be able to help others. I grew up in a small town called Yucaipa located in Southern California. My biggest supporters are my parents and I wouldn’t be where I am without them.
Areas of interest: Travel, Sports, Fitness
Instagram: @delaneyyy_13
Twitter: @delaneyy_13
Tiktok: @delaneyy_13
Nadia DeZeeuw
Softball: Outfield
Grad year: Spring 2027
My name is Nadia DeZeeuw. I grew up here in Fort Collins! I am studying health and exercise science here at CSU. I love to spend time outside, some of my favorite activities outside of softball include going to the lake, skiing, and paddle boarding.
Areas of interest: Travel, Fashion, Sports, Adventure, Fitness, Food
Instagram: @nadia.dezeeuw
Twitter: @nadiadezeeuw
Tiktok: @nadia.d_14
Maya Matsubara
Softball: Shortstop
Grad year: Spring 2024
Hi! I’m a senior studying biomedical sciences at CSU with aspirations of attending medical school and working as a physician in Hawaii, my hometown. I love to hike, go to the beach, dance, and read.
Areas of interest: Sports, Adventure, Community events, Music, Fitness, Entertainment, Gaming, Food
Instagram: @mai.yahh
Tiktok: @mayamats