Top Michigan Defender Has Interesting Message About ‘Handing Out Money’ After Five-Star Commits

With the NIL era in full effect in college football, Michigan safety Brandyn Hillman, who should see a much bigger role next year on the Wolverines’ defense, posted the following about athletes making money:

SOME of these Athletes don’t work for that paper 💰& Y’all just hand it out just because you like them more. Shit sad

— Brandyn Hillman (@dmv_b3) February 5, 2025

Coincidently or not, this was sent immediately after Ty Haywood announced his commitment to Michigan.