University of Michigan Student-Athletes
Cash in on your campus life.
Become a Team Captain with The Block!
The Block, a unique new fan club, offers University of Michigan student-athletes fun and exciting opportunities to leverage their name, image, and likeness (NIL) for profit.
As a registered athlete with The Block, you’re already eligible for a wide range of pre-approved NIL benefits, but as a Team Captain you could earn even more!

So, what exactly does a BLOCK Team Captain do?
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Capture the Buzz
As a ‘Captain of Content’ with The Block, you take center stage in your own life story. Capture the buzz of campus life and the thrill of being a Division I athlete on video and share it with The Block. We’ll transform your footage into captivating content that fans will love and turn you into a campus sensation. We’re here with tons of ideas to kickstart your content creation journey.
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Lead Your Team
Rally your teammates to create profiles on the nXlvl app and help them through the setup process. Every athlete you bring on board has a shot at winning monthly cash prizes, like $500 for the video with the most likes.
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Collect Your Reward
And now, you might be wondering, ‘What’s in it for me?’ Well, here’s the exciting part: Besides enjoying all the pre-approved NIL benefits from The Block, you’ll also receive an exclusive 3-month NIL contract valued at $900!
Interested? Reach out to Gabe Newburg or Kendall Murray for more information.
Gabe@nxlvl.app • (937) 902-7019
kenmur@umich.edu • (734) 645-3666
Gabe Newburg
General Manager, The Block
Gabe Newburg is a 2022 graduate of the University of Michigan and the main man behind the The Block fan club. Gabe was a member of the 2021 Michigan football Big Ten Championship team, a 2x academic all-Big Ten, and a 2x letterman, so he understands what it takes to be a D1 athlete.
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