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Sony Michel signs deal ahead of 2018 NFL Draft

Former UGA running backs Sony Michel (left) and Nick Chubb, wearing each others jersey, are on hand for Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Former UGA running backs Sony Michel (left) and Nick Chubb, wearing each others jersey, are on hand for Georgia's annual G-Day spring intrasquad football game on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By Maghen Moore
April 23, 2018

Former Georgia running back Sony Michel signed a deal with Adidas days before the 2018 NFL Draft.

ESPN business reporter Darren Rovell broke the news of Michel’s endorsement. Adidas also signed two other former SEC players including Minkah Fitzpatrick and Christian Kirk.

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