Wildcat NIL is empowering Kansas State student-athletes with a unique opportunity to build a legacy.
Through deliberate partnerships and first-hand experience, Wildcat NIL delivers effective tactics to athletes with the goal of leveraging NIL policies to promote growth, financial security, and enhanced opportunities.
We assist with bridging these opportunities and allowing the student-athletes to remain focused on their academic and athletic performance.
Name, image, and likeness is the new ruling by the NCAA for student-athletes to leverage and profit from their NIL. Athletes can now partner with organizations and businesses to build their respective brands.
Wildcat NIL is a platform designed for K-State student-athletes. Our organization was formed by former Kansas State athletes with deep roots in the K-State Family. Our goal is to empower student-athletes to utilize resources to leverage opportunities and help our university gain a competitive advantage.
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Our partnership with Opendorse allows us to streamline opportunities for every student-athlete.
As a former Kansas State football player, Ryan was a walk-on turned scholarship athlete. Ryan, a starter on defense and special teams earned the 2020 Jordy Nelson Football Scholarship.
4x First-Team Academic All Big-12 Recipient
Played in 31 career games
Ryan has a strong interest in Philanthropic involvement:
Elder is a former Kansas State football player from Kansas City. Ross was a former walk-on turned scholarship athlete during his tenure. Ross finished the 2021 season with the 3rd most tackles on the team and capped off the season with an interception in a victory Vs LSU in the Texas Bowl.
Two Year starter
4x First-Team Academic All Big-12 Recipient
Ross has a strong interest in philanthropic involvement:
As a former Kansas State Football player, Jesse had a very decorated career with the Wildcats. As a former starting quarterback for Coach Bill Snyder, Ertz racked up many accolades including:
Jesse is a current territory manager in the medical device industry. With deep ties to the program, Ertz has a strong passion for assisting current Kansas State student-athletes and helping others learn and grow.
As a former Kansas State football player, Brad has deep ties in the K-State Family. As a Golden Cat member, Brad has an avid track record of supporting the University and Athletics Department.
Brad is a business owner with successful careers in professional advising and consultant logistics. Also, he has a strong presence in the corporate world and a track record in supply chain and E-Commerce. Brad brings business expertise with a passion for helping Kansas State student-athletes and engaging in philanthropic events.
Brad met his wife at Kansas State and now has three children who are all Kansas State alumni.
Growing up in Manhattan, KS, Pierson has always bled purple for the K-State Family. As a former Kansas State basketball player, Pierson was a walk-on turned scholarship student-athlete. Pierson, a 5-year letterman, was one of a few select athletes in the Big 12 to earn the Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award.
4x First-Team Academic All Big-12 Recipient
3x K-State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) President
2x Student-Athlete Representative for the University President’s Advisory Committee
Pierson has a passion for Philanthropic organizations:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Member
Former board member for The First Tee of Manhattan
Special Olympics Volunteer
Pierson is currently a Wealth Advisor at Prime Capital Investment Advisors in Overland Park, KS.