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Michigan football pass rusher joins meaningful NIL movement

Michigan football standout Braiden McGregor joined an NIL movement that will benefit the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

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2 years ago

September 28, 2023

Michigan football, NIL, Braiden McGregor

Sep 16, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Bowling Green Falcons running back Jamal Johnson (20) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) and defensive end Braiden McGregor (17) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Today, it was announced that Michigan football pass rusher Braiden McGregor, a senior with the Wolverines, is now a part of the “All-SAXX Conference.” This is an NIL partnership between SAXX underwear and seven college edge rushers around the nation — for every sack they record this year, SAXX will be donating $1,000 to the Testicular Cancer Foundation, per On3.

Michigan football pass rusher now a part of meaningful NIL movement

The latest NIL partnership for a current Wolverine features senior edge rusher Braiden McGregor, who is taking on a much bigger role on Michigan’s No. 1-ranked defense this year. McGregor, a senior for Michigan football, is now a member of the “All-SAXX Conference,” which is a program aimed at raising money for testicular cancer research.

“We obviously had some fun with the creative for this program, but it was important to us that there was a meaningful philanthropic angle to the final product,” Wendy Bennison, the SAXX Underwear chief executive officer, said in a release. “We’ve long supported the Testicular Cancer Foundation, so we couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with some of the most prolific sackers in college football on this worthy initiative.”

Braiden McGregor yet to get a sack, but that could change this weekend

So far this year, Michigan football pass rusher Briaden McGregor has recorded eight tackles, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hurries. While he remains without a sack through four games, there is now some added motivation to get the quarterback on the ground, as it will result in another thousand dollars being donated to the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

This weekend, McGregor takes the field for the fifth time this fall when Michigan football takes on Nebraska for the team’s first road game of the 2023 season.

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