Mississippi State WR Zavion Thomas reportedly lands huge NIL deal

Mississippi State wide receiver Zavion Thomas has reportedly struck a significant NIL deal, even with the Bulldogs teetering on the edge of being knocked out of the bowl conversation and the program in the hunt for a new head coach following the firing of Zach Arnett.

According to Brett McMurphy, Thomas has signed a deal with Google. It comes as the Bulldog Initiative, Mississippi State’s NIL collective, has a matching $1 million challenge as part of its “Winning Drive” program thanks to several donors connected to the university.

Mississippi State standout WR Zavion Thomas inked a national NIL deal w/Google, @ActionNetworkHQ has learned. NIL momentum appears to be building in Starkville. The school’s official collective (@BulldogNIL) announced earlier today a group of donors committed to match next $1…

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 17, 2023

Thomas, through 9 games this season, looks to be a player to watch in 2024 for the Bulldogs, making 31 catches for 349 yards and a touchdown this year. On Oct. 28 against Auburn, he set a career-high in catches (9) and yards (112).

Mississippi State is currently 4-6. It faces Southern Miss on Saturday and wraps up its season in the Egg Bowl vs. Ole Miss on Thanksgiving evening in Starkville.