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Clemson football: 5 perfect NIL opportunities that were missed

By Andrew Boardwine

Jan 1, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) scores a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) scores a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. The Power Rangers and Hasbro

It would’ve been almost too perfect for Hasbro to ink an endorsement deal with the Clemson football Power Rangers.

Hasbro, the maker of the Power Rangers action figures and apparel, could’ve had the perfect opportunity to sign a deal with four guys who would go on to be drafted- three in the first-round- before they ever even made it out of college.

Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence, Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant- the starters on the 2017 and 2018 Tiger defensive line- coined themselves as the ‘Power Rangers’ and even dressed up in the attire on a few different occasions.

Imagine the fun custom merchandise that fans would’ve enjoyed. Christian Wilkins has proven to be about as good of a salesman as anyone and his personality would’ve been enough to sell Hasbro on the idea and potentially make the company a significant amount of money, as well.

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