"That's because nearly all international student-athletes are on F-1 (student) visas, which do not allow them to engage in employment outside of 'on-campus' work or other specific programs geared toward career development such as an internship.

"They are unable to participate in 'active' engagements while on American soil, including most of the traditional influencer-based NIL activations such as posting on social media or filming a commercial.

"Foreign student-athletes are allowed to profit off 'passive' engagements, such as jersey sales or EA Sports video game licencing in America, but these tend to be a very small percentage of NIL profits for most athletes."