Godby wide receiver gives back to team through NIL deal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Jamarin Simmons is one of the top wide receivers in the country, so when he had the chance to do something really cool for his teammates, he did.

“I was like it’s really here,” he said Thursday. “I’m really doing this for my teammates. I couldn’t thank God enough.”

Simmons gifted his teammates some new gear through an NIL deal with Nike he signed this summer. He was one of 11 high school athletes nationwide to sign a deal, but he wanted to make sure, that deal extended well beyond himself.

“They were happy that I was doing this for them. Nobody else came to Godby and did what I’m doing so it’s an opportunity for them and me to get this experience.”

“When I talked to Nike, I said hey, I think it’s a better idea if we go ahead and get the whole team secured as far as Jay giving back,” said Elton Patterson, Simmons’ agent. “He can set an example as one of the only kids to come back and give back while he’s still playing. He can set the precedent. Nike was all on board.”

Every Cougar will receive new cleats, arm sleeves and gloves, and come postseason? More gear exclusively for the Cougars, courtesy of Simmons.

“I didn’t know where it was going to go, but I figured it was worth the ask,” said Patterson. “Being that they loved Jay so much, they were willing to do anything.”

“I want to be that person everybody can remember coming out of Tallahassee, Florida and Godby High School.”

While the duo didn’t want to get too detailed about that second shipment, they did say a new jersey specifically for the playoffs could be in the works.

Godby takes on Florida High Friday night for their kick-off classic, and Simmons assured us they’ll be sporting that new gear.

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