DeSantis is arguing that while NIL rights themselves (allowing athletes to profit from their name/image) are broadly legitimate, the current implementation through university collectives that directly pay players is unsustainable. The premise that NIL collectives have shifted from endorsement opportunities to direct player payments is accurate—this is well-documented in NCAA reporting and settlement discussions—but whether this model is truly unsustainable remains contested among economists and athletic administrators, with some arguing it reflects a legitimate market correction after decades of unpaid labor.