JUST IN: Texas Tech Head Coach Sends Strong Message After Avery Johnson Rejects $4.5 Million NIL Offer from Alabama, Reaffirms Loyalty to Kansas
In a powerful statement that has sent waves across the college football world, Texas Tech University Head Coach Joey McGuire has responded to Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson’s decision to reject a reported $4.5 million NIL offer from Alabama, commending the young star’s loyalty to his program.
“This is the kind of leadership college football needs,” McGuire said in a media appearance Tuesday afternoon. “In a time when money is changing everything, seeing a kid like Avery stay true to his school, his teammates, and the culture he helped build — that’s bigger than football.”
Avery Johnson, the electric Kansas State QB who turned heads with his breakout 2024 season, reportedly turned down one of the largest NIL offers ever presented to a non-transfer quarterback. The offer, made by the University of Alabama, was seen by many insiders as a strategic attempt to poach elite talent through financial leverage.
But Johnson had other plans.
“I’m not going anywhere,” Johnson said in a statement released by Kansas State. “What we’re building here is special. I’m proud to wear the purple and represent Kansas State on and off the field. This is home.”
The moment has become a defining storyline in the current NIL era, where loyalty and team culture are often tested by the promise of instant financial gain. Johnson’s decision to stay at Kansas State is being hailed as a blueprint for players choosing legacy and loyalty over dollars.
Coach McGuire’s response adds to a growing number of voices across college football celebrating the move, calling it a win not just for Kansas State, but for the spirit of college athletics.
“It’s refreshing,” McGuire added. “Players like Avery make you believe that college football still has heart.”
Stay tuned for further developments on this story as Kansas State prepares for a high-expectation 2025 season with Johnson leading the charge.
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