South Carolina star Nyck Harbor donates big time NIL earnings to his former high school

Giving Back and Gearing Up

In an era where college athletes are capitalizing on lucrative Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor is proving that character still wins overall. Harbor recently donated $10,000 of his own NIL earnings to Archbishop Carrol, his former high school in Washington, D.C. The donation to the school was presented during his "Nyck Harbor Community Day" event, a hometown initiative aimed at investing in local youth. The funds will directly benefit the athletic department at Archbishop Carroll to ensure future student-athletes have the tools and resources needed to succeed.

Harbor joins a growing number of college athletes using their platform in the new NIL era of college athletics to give back to their hometown communities. His gift speaks volumes about his leadership off the field, a quality that Gamecock fans hope to see translate into a breakout junior season on the field.

As a former five-star recruit and the No. 1 athlete in the 2023 class, Harbor has turned his full attention to the gridiron after competing as a dual-sport athlete in track and field. Now as he enters his third year in Columbia, the 6-foot-5 speedster is expected to take on a huge role in the Gamecocks' offense. Last fall, Harbor hauled in 26 receptions for 376 yards and three touchdowns across 13 games. With his combination of speed and size, Harbor is poised for a monster 2025 campaign, one that will vault him into early NFL Draft conversations.

Whether it's giving back to his roots or stepping up between the lines, Nyck Harbor is showing Gamecock Nation and the college football world that he is more than just a five-star talent. He is a leader, a playmaker, and a Gamecock through and through.