Clemson quarterback D.J. The company announced Wednesday that Uiagalelei had partnered with Dr Pepper. He will be featured in the Fansville ad campaign during the college football season.Uiagalelei will be the only active collegiate player featured in the Fansville commercials, which chronicle the lives of rival fans in a fictional college-football-obsessed town. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Since July 1, when the name, image, and likeness legislation went into effect, this is Uiagalelei's second deal with a large company. Uiagalelei, a Charlotte-based fast-food fried chicken eater Bojangles, signed a deal last month to appear on behalf of the company and share content on his Facebook account.In an interview with ESPN.com, Uiagalelei stated that NIL was a great opportunity for him to work with brands and to do things like this. "If I had been playing college football five or six years ago, this would not be possible." This is a fantastic opportunity for people to make money, build their brands and partner with Dr Pepper. It's a great opportunity and I am very excited about it."Clemson quarterback D.J. Dr Pepper has partnered Uiagalelei and will feature him in the Fansville ad campaign during college football season. Uiagalelei will appear as the only active college player in the commercials. Chris TotzkeUiagalelei stated that Dr Pepper approached her about the possibility of working together. He stated that he enjoys the soda and has also enjoyed the Fansville campaign, which is now in its fourth season. Uiagalelei taped several commercials late last month. The first commercial will air on Aug. 23.Uiagalelei stated, "I wanted to make brands that are authentic to my values." I don't want be one of those people who does all these brands. Dr Pepper can be a partner for a long time. They are a great complement to college football.Uiagalelei stated that the commercials were shot in Clemson (South Carolina) by Uiagalelei. Uiagalelei gave Uiagalelei a few lines and stood before a green screen to give them. His entire family was there to witness the proceedings. He had never taped a commercial before, or even done any acting. The biggest surprise was getting makeup on the camera.Uiagalelei laughed and said, "I was like an actor." It wasn't as if I was standing there. It will be awesome when it is out. It's going to be a great experience for me to let people see another side of myself and my personality. I feel I did a good job. I hope my fans agree.Uiagalelei, who replaces Trevor Lawrence as Heisman Trophy finalist, is entering his first season at Clemson's quarterback. The expectations are high. Uiagalelei, a true freshman, started two games last year when Lawrence was away with COVID-19. This included a 47-40 double-overtime win to Notre Dame. He threw for 439 yard and two touchdowns.Clemson will open the season in Charlotte against Georgia, in a game with early College Football Playoff implications. Uiagalelei said he doesn't feel pressure to win despite the increased expectations and NIL opportunities. Uiagalelei stated that football is his main focus now that the practice has started.Uiagalelei stated that she is a student-athlete first. She then goes to school and then football. Then, on her off time, she can do brand/NIL stuff. It's not my main priority. Because I wanted to concentrate on football and school, and win a national championship, I hired a team.
