𝑬𝑿𝑪𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑼𝑷𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬: 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑾𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒅𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 $38 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆,𝑰𝒏 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 $18 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 $4.8 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆, 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅, 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂…..

Ann Arbor, MI —** In a historic announcement that has sent waves through the college sports world, **Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards** has officially signed a **$38 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) endorsement deal** with global sports beverage powerhouse **Powerade**. The move not only shatters previous NIL records but also showcases the young star’s deep commitment to making a difference off the field.

What makes this deal truly remarkable isn’t just the money—it’s what Edwards is doing with it. Moments after signing, the junior standout announced that he will be **donating $18 million to the University of Michigan football program**. The funds will support scholarship enhancements, upgraded facilities, wellness and nutrition programs, and player development initiatives

But Edwards didn’t stop there. In a powerful demonstration of compassion and community focus, he pledged an additional **$4.8 million to a Detroit-based orphanage**, a cause he says is close to his heart.

This isn’t just a blessing for me—it’s an opportunity to uplift others,” Edwards said during the press conference at Michigan Stadium. “The game of football has given me so much, and I want to make sure I give back while I have the platform to do so.”

The announcement was attended by teammates, coaching staff, university officials, and hundreds of fans, many of whom erupted into cheers as Edwards spoke. Head coach **Sherrone Moore** praised Edwards’ maturity and character.

Donovan has always been a difference-maker, not only with the ball in his hands but also in the locker room and in life,” Moore said. “This is what leadership looks like.”

Powerade, in their official statement, described Edwards as the “perfect ambassador” for their brand and revealed that the endorsement will include national commercials, social campaigns, and a signature “Donovan Edition” hydration product, with a portion of sales going toward youth athletic programs.

The deal instantly places Edwards among the highest-paid college athletes in NIL history and is being hailed as a game-changing moment for student-athletes seeking both financial empowerment and social impact.

Sports analysts have called the move a “watershed moment” in the NIL era, proving that athletes can balance personal success with philanthropy.

This changes the conversation,” said ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit. “Edwards is setting a blueprint that shows young stars how to use their earnings for good and still dominate on the field.”

As the Wolverines gear up for another run at the national championship, all eyes will be on Donovan Edwards—not just for his highlight-worthy plays, but for the legacy he’s already building off the field.

One thing is clear: Donovan Edwards isn’t just playing the game—he’s changing it.**