BYU Cougars Star RB Chase Roberts Rejects $75 Million NIL Offer from the Alabama Crimson Tide: “My Loyalty Lies with The Cougars forever ”..

In a stunning display of loyalty and commitment, BYU Cougars star running back Chase Roberts has reportedly turned down a record-breaking $75 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offer from the Alabama Crimson Tide.

 

The offer, believed to be one of the largest NIL deals ever extended to a college athlete, was designed to lure Roberts to transfer to Tuscaloosa ahead of the 2025 season. Instead, the standout junior made his intentions clear in a heartfelt statement released Tuesday morning.

 

“My loyalty lies with the Cougars forever,” Roberts said. “BYU gave me a chance when others overlooked me. This program, this community, and these fans are my family. No amount of money can replace what we’re building here.”

 

Roberts has emerged as a national sensation over the past two seasons, rushing for over 1,600 yards and scoring 18 touchdowns in 2024, earning First-Team All-American honors and solidifying himself as a potential first-round NFL draft pick. His explosive playmaking and humble demeanor have made him a fan favorite both in Provo and beyond.

 

While the Crimson Tide have long been known for aggressive NIL strategies, sources close to Roberts say his decision was rooted not in financial gain, but in faith, personal values, and a desire to finish what he started with head coach Kalani Sitake and the BYU program.

 

Roberts’ commitment is being hailed as a rare example of old-school loyalty in an era of rapidly evolving college athletics. As one BYU coach put it, “Chase isn’t just a great player—he’s the kind of person you build a program around.”

 

With Roberts leading the charge, expectations for BYU’s 2025 campaign have soared. And now, with the nation’s attention squarely on Provo, the Cougars look poised to make a serious playoff run.

 

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