Huston-Tillotson University Athletics has announced a new partnership with Influxer

Posted October 8, 2026

Providing student-athletes with enhanced opportunities to capitalize on their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) while further promoting the Huston-Tillotson Rams brand.

Austin, TX – Through the partnership, Huston-Tillotson Rams student-athletes will have access to Influxer’s innovative platform, allowing them to earn compensation through officially licensed apparel featuring their name and number. The platform simplifies the NIL process by handling product creation, fulfillment, customer service, and royalty payments, enabling student-athletes to focus on their academic and athletic pursuits.

The partnership is another step in Huston-Tillotson University Athletics’ continued commitment to providing a first-class student-athlete experience while preparing student-athletes for success both during and after their collegiate careers.

“We are constantly looking for ways to create meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes. Our partnership with Influxer allows our student-athletes to build their personal brands while giving our fans another exciting way to support them. It’s a tremendous resource that aligns with our commitment to developing champions in competition, in the classroom, in character, and now in the NIL space,” said Vincent Robinson, Director of Athletics.

Fans will be able to purchase officially licensed apparel featuring participating Huston-Tillotson Rams student-athletes, with a portion of every sale going directly to the student-athlete. The partnership provides an easy, compliant avenue for supporters to invest directly in the success of Huston-Tillotson student-athletes while celebrating their favorite players.

“Influxer is proud to partner with Huston-Tillotson University Athletics and create a meaningful NIL opportunity for student-athletes. As a former college athlete, I understand how valuable it is for student-athletes to have accessible ways to build their personal brands and benefit from their name, image, and likeness. Through officially licensed merchandise, Huston-Tillotson Rams athletes will be able to connect more directly with their families, fans, and the broader student-athlete community while earning from the support they have worked so hard to build,” said Tyler Jaynes, Founder and CEO of Influxer.

The Influxer partnership complements Huston-Tillotson University Athletics’ ongoing efforts to enhance the overall student-athlete experience through innovative partnerships and forward-thinking initiatives.

Visit www.influxermerch.com/colleges/huston-tillotson-university to shop now!

About Influxer

Influxer is an all-in-one NIL platform used by more than 75,000 athletes. Influxer produces officially licensed, personalized merchandise and pays athletes flat-rate royalties on every sale, at no cost to the athlete or the athletic department.


About Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. HT is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by The Commission on Colleges and Universities to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. HT is also an NC-SARA school. For more information, please visit www.htu.edu.