It's always good when an athlete gets a NIL deal, it's even better when it's for a great cause. Kelvin Dean and four FAMU teammates have signed an NIL deal to represent the Patrick Youth Development Foundation.
Patrick Youth Development Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made to mentor teenage males and young men. Patrick named the organization after his father, Dr. James H. Patrick, a successful coach, businessman, and educator based in Columbus, Georgia, and Phenix City, Alabama. The foundation is overseen by FAMU graduate, military veteran, and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.’s Beta Nu Chapter Eli Patrick. Eli Partrick told the Tallahassee Democrat the FAMU football players’ vision aligned with his, which is why he identified them to represent his organization.
FAMU won the 2023 Celebration Bowl over Howard University and Kelvin Dean was the MVP of the game. If you need a reference point on how good FAMU football is, please see the clips from last year's championship game:
