Leave is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jackson State University, its athletics department or its conference. Everything here comes from what Jackson State University, its conference, the state of Mississippi and the NCAA have published, linked under Sources and read on October 22, 2026. "Not published" means the school has not published it.
The rules at Jackson State
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | Not published. JSU Athletics' Compliance menu link (gojsutigers.com/sports/2020/5/8/jsu-compliance) returned the site's "not found" page on 2026-10-22, and no NIL policy or handbook is linked elsewhere on the athletics site. JSU's 2021 PREMIER announcement mentions Opendorse's "NIL Policy Kit" as a tool for writing a policy, but no JSU policy is posted | Jackson State Athletics (read 2026-10-22); PREMIER announcement (2021-10-05) |
| How deals are disclosed | NIL Go for third-party deals of $600 or more within five business days (NCAA Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). JSU has not published a disclosure rule of its own. Its 2021 PREMIER announcement says JSU has "the entire Opendorse suite", including Opendorse Monitor, with which "athletes can seamlessly disclose activities". Mississippi law lets a school require disclosure before a deal is signed (Miss. Code 37-97-105(4)) | Jackson State Athletics, PREMIER announcement (2021-10-05); NCAA 2026-27 Division I Manual; /nil/college/mississippi |
| Banned categories | Mississippi's statute bars deals promoting gambling, sports betting, controlled substances, marijuana, tobacco, alternative or electronic nicotine products, alcohol or adult entertainment, or anything reasonably considered inconsistent with the school's values or mission or that, in the school's sole judgment, reflects adversely on the school or its athletic programs (Miss. Code 37-97-107(7)). JSU's own list: Not published | /nil/college/mississippi |
| School marks and group licensing | Not published for NIL. JSU Athletics has a Licensing and Trademarks page linking a FAQ, a licensees code of conduct, internal and external guidelines and IMG College Licensing; none is labeled for athletes or NIL. Mississippi law requires the school's written permission before signing for use of its marks (Miss. Code 37-97-107) | Jackson State Athletics, Licensing and Trademarks; /nil/college/mississippi |
| Revenue sharing | The College Sports Commission lists Jackson State University (Southwestern Athletic Conference) as a participating school for 2026-27 and puts the cap at "approximately $21.58 million per school" (read 2026-10-22). JSU has published no revenue-sharing statement or amount. Mississippi law gives schools the right to share athletics revenue, with no State General Fund money (Miss. Code 37-97-105(1), 37-97-107(9)) | College Sports Commission, Participating Schools and Revenue Sharing; /nil/college/mississippi |
| Collective or NIL group | JSU Athletics' menu links "Opendorse Marketplace", an Opendorse page titled "The Official Jackson State Tigers Marketplace for NIL Deals". KC-1400 Collective's own site calls it "an independent name, image and likeness organization creating commercial opportunities for Jackson State University student-athletes", says it is operated by KC-1400 Media Group, LLC and lists a nonprofit, Friends of KC-1400 Inc. JSU itself does not describe the collective's role; its 2025-09-05 release on its annual donors and sponsors reception lists "the JSU KC1400 Collective" among the honorees (read 2026-10-22) | Jackson State Athletics, site menu and donors reception release (2025-09-05); Opendorse, Jackson State Tigers Marketplace; KC-1400 Collective, About Us |
| Agents and representation | Not published by JSU. Mississippi law: an agreement to negotiate NIL pay is an agency contract, agents register with the Secretary of State ($200, two years), agent pay is capped at 20% of the agency contract, agent and athlete notify the athletic director within 72 hours, and the athlete may cancel within 14 days (Miss. Code 73-42-3, 73-42-7, 73-42-11, 73-42-17, 73-42-21, 73-42-23) | /nil/college/mississippi |
| Compliance contact | JSU Athletics' staff directory lists a Compliance unit: Christina Ross, Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance (601-979-1358), whose return JSU announced on 2026-07-17; Serdarion Locke, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (601-979-1997); Jamie Harrison, Compliance Coordinator (601-979-0850). The Compliance page link itself returned "not found" on 2026-10-22 | Jackson State Athletics, Staff Directory and Ross release (2026-07-17) |
| State law | In force. Miss. Code 37-97-101 to 37-97-109 lets Mississippi colleges share athletics revenue with athletes or pay for publicity rights (since 2025-07-01), lets a school require disclosure before a deal is signed, bans listed deal categories and keeps deal records out of the Public Records Act | /nil/college/mississippi |
What is specific to Jackson State
Jackson State's published NIL record centers on one company. On 2020-06-29, a year before college NIL began, JSU announced a partnership with Opendorse that it said made Jackson State "the first Historically Black College & University (HBCU) to invest in building the brands of its players" and partner universities on social media. On 2021-10-05 it launched PREMIER, its own version of Opendorse Ready, and said it was "the first HBCU to sign an exclusive agreement with Opendorse to include its entire suite of offerings": a custom assessment of each athlete's brand value with a roadmap to grow it, live consultation sessions with industry leaders, and an NIL Masterclass video series covering brand building, monetization and financial literacy, plus Opendorse Monitor for disclosure and Opendorse Social for content. Today the athletics site's menu still points fans and brands to an Opendorse marketplace for Jackson State athletes, while its compliance page link no longer loads; on 2026-07-17 JSU announced Christina Ross's return as Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance. JSU's release for the 2025 football season said every season-ticket package and parking pass included a $10 donation that "directly supports the Sonic Boom of the South and enhances the NIL infrastructure for the Division of Athletics"; its 2026 season-ticket release (2026-02-01) does not repeat that line.
How Leave fits
In Leave, every deal thread carries a rules summary for the athlete's state and level, and keeps the contract, its dates and the disclosure deadline that applies. It is a summary, not a ruling; the school and the law decide. Leave is software, not an agent, and takes 0% of any deal. You decide, you send.
Questions about NIL at Jackson State
Does Jackson State pay its athletes?
Jackson State is on the College Sports Commission's table of schools in revenue sharing for 2026-27, the year the cap is approximately $21.58 million per school. JSU Athletics has announced no revenue-sharing amount or plan on its site. Mississippi law lets a school share athletics revenue or pay for publicity rights, but not with State General Fund money (Miss. Code 37-97-105(1), 37-97-107(9)).
What NIL collective works with Jackson State?
KC-1400 Collective's own site calls it an independent NIL organization creating commercial opportunities for Jackson State athletes, operated by KC-1400 Media Group, LLC. JSU has not published a description of the collective's role, but its 2025-09-05 release lists "the JSU KC1400 Collective" among the honorees at its annual donors and sponsors reception. The NIL site JSU links from its menu is an Opendorse marketplace titled "The Official Jackson State Tigers Marketplace for NIL Deals".
How do Jackson State athletes report NIL deals?
Third-party deals of $600 or more go to NIL Go within five business days (NCAA Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). JSU has not posted a disclosure rule of its own; its 2021 PREMIER announcement describes Opendorse Monitor as the tool athletes use to disclose activities. Mississippi law lets the school require disclosure before signing. JSU's compliance staff are listed in the athletics staff directory.
What is Jackson State's PREMIER NIL program?
PREMIER is JSU's NIL education program, announced 2021-10-05 and built on Opendorse Ready. JSU says it gives athletes a custom brand-value assessment with a roadmap, live consultations with industry leaders and an NIL Masterclass video series on brand building, monetization and financial literacy. JSU has worked with Opendorse since June 2020.
What NIL deals are banned for Jackson State athletes?
Mississippi law bars deals promoting gambling, sports betting, controlled substances, marijuana, tobacco, electronic nicotine products, alcohol or adult entertainment, or anything the school judges to reflect adversely on it (Miss. Code 37-97-107(7)). JSU has not published a list of its own.
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