Texas A&M star wide receiver signs NIL deal with Panini

Texas A&M's 2026 roster is chock-full of NFL-level talent, and after his breakout 2025 season, former Mississippi State wide receiver Mario Craver tops that list after reeling in 59 receptions for 917 yards and four touchdowns, while averaging 15. 5 yards per catch during his first year in College Station. After re-signing with the program before the offseason, Craver is expected to make an even bigger impact this fall.

Possessing track speed and elite footwork with the ability to get out of his breaks quicker than most to immediately burst upfield, Craver's 5'9" frame has yet to be an issue due to his ability to consistently outrun coverage on deep routes. For starting quarterback Marcel Reed, the offseason addition of former Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton provides the size needed to allow Craver to play in the slot or at the Z to make plays after the catch. In today's chaotic NIL landscape, most can agree that players' ability to sign deals with various companies to make money during the season is more than fair, and earlier this week, it was revealed that Mario Craver, along with USC RB Waymond Jordan and Texas LB Rasheem Biles, has signed NIL deals with Panini America , known for its exclusive trading card collections.

All three names are expected to lead their respective teams in multiple categories next season, while Mario Cravers' Texas A&M career will likely end after the 2026 season as he looks to pursue his NFL dream. Texas A&M WR Mario Craver, USC RB Waymond Jordan and Texas LB Rasheem Biles have inked NIL deals with Panini, their reps @thebizofathlete tell @On3 . https://t.

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