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The rules at Hampton
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | Not published. Hampton's compliance page (posted 2026-06-16) lists NCAA resources and links 68 Oak under "NIL" but no Hampton policy; the athletics site's NIL page reproduces the NCAA's May 2022 "Interim NIL Policy Guidance Regarding Third Party Involvement". Hampton's 2023 Pirates Exchange release refers to "the Hampton University NIL institutional policy", which was not found on the athletics or university sites | Hampton Athletics, Compliance and NCAA NIL pages; Hampton Athletics release (2023-09-20) |
| How deals are disclosed | NCAA: third-party deals of $600 or more go to NIL Go within five business days (Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). Virginia law: before executing an NIL agreement, the athlete discloses it to the school "in a manner designated by the institution" (Va. Code § 23.1-408.1(I)). Hampton's designated manner: Not published. Hampton's compliance page links Teamworks C+R for current athletes | NCAA Division I Manual 2026-27; /nil/college/virginia; Hampton Athletics, Compliance |
| Banned categories | Virginia law bars NIL pay in connection with alcohol; adult entertainment; cannabis (not hemp); controlled substances; performance enhancing drugs; drug paraphernalia; tobacco, nicotine and vapor products; weapons, including firearms and ammunition; and casinos and gambling, including sports betting. Hampton's own list: Not published | /nil/college/virginia |
| School marks and group licensing | Not published. Virginia law lets athletes use school facilities, uniforms, logos and marks only if the school permits; Hampton has posted no NIL rule on its marks, and its 2026 athletics brand guide does not address NIL | /nil/college/virginia; Hampton Athletics, Brand Guide (2026) |
| Revenue sharing | The College Sports Commission puts the 2026-27 cap at "approximately $21.58 million per school" and lists Hampton University (Coastal Athletic Association) as participating in 2026-27 (read 2026-10-24). Hampton announced on 2025-01-29 that, with the CAA's board and members, it had decided "to opt into the landmark NCAA settlement". On 2025-08-19 it adopted Teamworks General Manager "to drive operational efficiency, enhance strategic planning, and execute in the evolving revenue-sharing era", naming "donor initiatives and NIL collectives like 68 Oak" among funding models it is exploring. No figures are published | Hampton Athletics releases (2025-01-29, 2025-08-19); College Sports Commission |
| Collective or NIL group | 68 Oak. Hampton announced it on 2024-10-24 as "the official Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Collective for Hampton Athletics", founded by Jeff Granger, with trustees Calvin L. Butts, Jr. and Derek Lewis named as helping form it. A 2026-09-29 release says it was "Created by a group of investors and alumni in conjunction with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics" and announced a partnership in which Bespoken Spirits will develop a private-label bourbon under the 68 Oak brand; in the release's words, "The 68 Oak NIL Collective will receive a royalty on every bottle purchased, while Bespoken Spirits will be responsible for the partnership's financial commitments", and product details "will be announced at a later date". 68 Oak's own site calls itself "The Official collective of hampton nation" (read 2026-10-24). Hampton announced the Hampton Pirates Exchange on INFLCR on 2023-09-20 as a platform for businesses to engage athletes; the registration address in that release did not load on 2026-10-24, and whether the Exchange still operates was not confirmed | Hampton Athletics releases (2024-10-24, 2026-09-29, 2023-09-20); 68 Oak |
| Agents and representation | Not published by Hampton. Virginia law: schools may not stop an athlete from hiring an athlete agent or a Virginia-licensed attorney for NIL; an NIL agent registers with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, and the athlete may cancel an agency contract within 14 days | /nil/college/virginia |
| Compliance contact | Hampton University Athletics Compliance. The staff directory lists Leah Richmond-Dye, Associate Athletic Director, Compliance, Leah.richmonddye@hamptonu.edu, 757-727-5737, and Josh Rothenberg, Director of Compliance, joshua.rothenberg@hamptonu.edu, 757-728-4660 (read 2026-10-24) | Hampton Athletics, Staff Directory |
| State law | In force. Virginia's § 23.1-408.1 covers private colleges such as Hampton, requires disclosure to the school before signing, bans nine categories, protects scholarships, and bars the NCAA and conferences from stopping a school paying its athletes for NIL | /nil/college/virginia |
What is specific to Hampton
Hampton is a private historically Black university, and its NIL record is built around alumni ownership and firsts. In the 2024-10-24 launch release for its collective, 68 Oak, trustee Calvin L. Butts, Jr. said he was "honored to kick off and seed 68 Oak with its first check", the release says 68 Oak "is committed to a long-term goal of inclusivity for all men's and women's athletic programs" rather than a single marquee team, and founder Jeff Granger tied it to financial literacy "while helping us close the wealth gap". Hampton's release of 2022-06-13 is headlined "Hampton Linebacker KeShaun Moore Becomes First HBCU Student-Athlete Signed to WWE's NIL Program" (WWE's "Next In Line" program). Hampton's 2025-08-19 release calls it "the second Coastal Athletic Association program to adopt GM", Teamworks General Manager, for roster management and athlete payments. And in Hampton's 2026-09-29 release on 68 Oak's private-label bourbon partnership, Twany Beckham of Bespoken Spirits said, "We are thrilled to welcome Hampton University as the first HBCU in the Bespoken Spirits NIL family".
How Leave fits
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Questions about NIL at Hampton
Does Hampton pay its athletes?
Hampton opted into the House settlement, announced on 2025-01-29, and the College Sports Commission lists it as a revenue-sharing school for 2026-27, with a cap of about $21.58 million per school. Athletics Director Anthony D. Henderson Sr. said Teamworks General Manager lets Hampton "deliver transparent, secure payments to our student-athletes". Hampton has published no amounts.
What NIL collective works with Hampton University?
68 Oak, which Hampton announced on 2024-10-24 as the official NIL collective for Hampton Athletics. Hampton says it was created by investors and alumni with the athletics department, and its 2025 Teamworks release names it among funding models for revenue sharing.
How do Hampton athletes report NIL deals?
NCAA rules have third-party deals of $600 or more reported to NIL Go within five business days. Virginia law adds that the athlete discloses each NIL agreement to the school before signing it, in the way the school designates. Hampton has not posted its process; its compliance staff are listed in the athletics staff directory.
Does Virginia's NIL law apply to Hampton, a private university?
Yes. Va. Code § 23.1-408.1 defines "institution" to include private colleges, so Hampton athletes have its disclosure-before-signing rule, its nine banned categories, its scholarship protection and its rules on agents.
Is Hampton an HBCU with its own NIL programs?
Hampton is a historically Black university. Its published NIL programs are the 68 Oak collective, which Hampton says was created by investors and alumni with the athletics department, and the Hampton Pirates Exchange, announced with INFLCR on 2023-09-20 for businesses to reach athletes; the Exchange's registration address did not load on 2026-10-24.
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