Damon Wilson II #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs and teammates celebrate after defeating the Texas Longhorns 30-15 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - A former University of Georgia football player is countersuing the school’s athletic association and its NIL collective, challenging the validity of a deal he signed to remain with the program, according to ESPN.
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What we know:
Damon Wilson II claims the term sheet he signed last December was not legally binding. Wilson transferred to the Missouri Tigers just weeks after signing the agreement. The University of Georgia Athletic Association has said the contract requires Wilson to repay nearly $400,000.
In his countersuit, Wilson argues that legal counsel was not present when he signed the deal.
The other side:
FOX 5 has reached out to UGA for comment and will provide updates if and when the university responds.