Essay On Why College Athletes Should Be Paid

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Experts say paying college athletes with NIL deals produce more players into the next level, so why do we not pay all college athletes? Paying College athletes will give them encouragement to work harder and always try harder to get to the next level. Paying athletes at a young age can help them be more responsible with their money and help them learn how to use money smartly at a young age. When the players get paid they can bring popularity to themselves for next-level teams to look into them more and get them known to many people around the world. Also when you are focused on something you do not have to work for money so any extra money they make can help because if they practice and games every day they will not have time to even go work a part-time job. Although college athletes are not pros, they are still very talented that deserve to be paid. …show more content…

“When you pay student-athletes, you give them the chance to earn money to buy necessities in their daily life” (College Raptor). How do college athletes survive if they can not make any extra money if they are so focused on the game? “Between their games and practices they do not have time to work” (College Raptor). Many college athletes deserve to be paid because of how much dedication and time they have given to their college and the sport they play. In conclusion, athletes could focus on their sport instead of paying for rent and food. It makes college easier for the athletes, for them not to worry about being in debt, bills, and