Nebraska volleyball’s Lexi Rodriguez signs NIL deal with Adidas

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska libero Lexi Rodriguez signed a name, image and likeness deal with Adidas, officials said Thursday.

The deal comes a day after the record-setting Volleyball Day in Nebraska, in which 92,003 fans watched the Huskers sweep UNO at Memorial Stadium.

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Officials said Rodriguez, an All-Big Ten first-team selection last season, will represent Adidas in brand marketing campaigns.

“I’ve seen first-hand just how committed adidas is to the sport and pushing forward the women’s game,” she said in the press release. “I’m so proud to officially join the three stripes family and kick off this new chapter of my career in volleyball.”

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