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The new name, image and likeness rules are leading to more aggressive recruitment, even if the athletes aren’t old enough to commit to a college (or drive, for that matter). Cobra Puma golf announced it has signed 12-year-old golf phenom Xavier "Xeve" Perez for the company’s first official NIL deal.
“Xeve's personality, talent and love for the game is inspiring, and we're thrilled to welcome him to the Cobra Puma Golf family,” president and general manager of Cobra Puma golf Dan Ladd said, via ESPN’s Tom VanHaaran.
