The Business Brew Matthew Quigley - Pricing Potential: How Lending and NIL Are Changing Sports
Oct 29, 2025
Matthew Quigley, Founder of DraftLine Capital and former FSU booster program leader, dives into the evolving landscape of athlete financing. He shares insights on lending to athletes, emphasizing how NIL deals and changing regulations are reshaping recruiting. Quigley explains the importance of responsible lending, teaching athletes to monetize their social media, and the complexities of ensuring repayment through direct deposits. He also addresses the ethical considerations of athlete lending and discusses the impact of large NIL contracts on sports. A fascinating blend of finance and athletics!
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From House Flips To NIL Collective
- Matthew Quigley left a 16-year real estate career and dove into NIL after the 2021 Alston ruling.
- He shut down his residential firm overnight in December 2021 to launch a marketing collective for FSU recruits.
Alston Changed Recruiting Overnight
- The Alston/Supreme Court decision unlocked huge NIL demand and transformed recruiting economics almost immediately.
- Seven-figure deals appeared within months, upending initial expectations of modest monthly stipends.
FSU Collective Raised Millions
- The Battle's End collective raised over $23 million in 2022–2023 to pay FSU athletes and negotiated major endorsement and car deals.
- Their 2023 roster paid players over $10 million, showing how boosters pooled funds into recruit payments.