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Let's get right to it.

I want to do some wrap-ups, some cleanup,

some follow-up on some of the NFL draft stuff, some of it, which was from my podcast on

Friday. One of the things that got so much attention in terms of social engagement,

in terms of people reaching out to me, was a clip I did that Jack posted about NIL wiping out the latter day, the latter rounds of the NFL draft.

And I was just trying to be very factual that what I've heard from more than one NFL scout, and I think there were some in the media

talking about this after the draft, before the draft, it's not news, is that the earnings of

NIL are outpacing the rise in salaries for the late rounds of the draft. So if you're a potential sixth or seventh rounder,

you're looking at a couple hundred thousand dollar bonus in the pros, plus a 600,000 or so

salary, but only if you make the team. So let's say maximum earnings for a low round pick is $800,000, $900,000 if you play

all the way through the season, no split salary where you get an injured reserve salary,

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