ATLANTA—The $2-billion Associated Credit Union has signed Georgia Tech baseball outfielder Drew Burress to a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) partnership, the CU announced.
The agreement adds Burress to ACU’s growing roster of NIL athletes, which includes University of Georgia Quarterback Carson Beck, University of Georgia Defensive Back Malaki Starks, and Emory University Volleyball player Kate LaRocco.
Burress, named ACC Freshman of the Year, D1 Baseball’s National Freshman of the Year, and a Golden Spikes Award Semifinalist following his first season at Georgia Tech, led all Division I freshmen in six statistical categories, including home runs, slugging, and walks.
“Drew embodies power, passion, and leadership within his team, and we look forward to working together to enhance awareness of ACU and our core values of providing world-class service and supporting our community in extraordinary ways,” said ACU Chief Executive Officer and President C. Lin Hodges.
As part of the collaboration, the ACU Foundation will team up with Burress for a special community event to inspire underprivileged students to “dream big and reach their potential,” the CU said.
Georgia Tech Baseball Outfielder Drew Burress pictured with C. Lin Hodges, Associated Credit Union’s president and CEO.