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Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady inks another million-dollar NIL deal, per report
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NiJaree Canady has agreed to another million-dollar deal to remain with Texas Tech for her senior season, according to a report.
On3’s Pete Nakos shared that news on Friday afternoon, hours before Canady and the Red Raiders will take on Texas in a decisive Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series final. Canady has arguably been the nation’s most dominant pitcher all year long and has brought Texas Tech to the cusp of a championship in her first year with the Red Raiders.
Per Nakos, Canady will earn at least $1.2 million in 2026. Nakos’ report cites confirmation from Texas Tech NIL collective The Matador Club:
Canady’s deal with Texas Tech for the 2025 season paid her $1,050,024, per multiple reports. She pitched at Stanford for 2 seasons before entering the transfer portal last offseason.
Canady has been sensational this season with a 0.97 ERA and 317 strikeouts on the year. She’s also been remarkably consistent during the postseason. Canady has pitched every inning of the WCWS so far for Texas Tech. In 34 frames since arriving in Oklahoma City, Canady has allowed just 7 earned runs.
Four of those runs have come against Texas. Canady took the loss on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Champ Series but Texas Tech bounced back with a 4-3 victory in Game 2 to force a winner-take-all matchup on Friday night.
Both Texas Tech and Texas are seeking their first-ever Women’s College World Series titles.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
