B.J. Bell serves as the Voice of Grambling State’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band, but his job will be a bit different after becoming the first band announcer to land an NIL deal. Bell signed with Monroe-based Attorney Eddie Clark & Associates, and he says the partnership with Clark is unlike any other.
“When you say NIL deal, a lot of people think student athletes. But NIL now has expanded beyond student athletes, and I am the first band announcer to sign an NIL deal,” Bell said.
Bell and Clark were already familiar with each other as they both attended Carroll High School in Monroe. Bell says the partnership will take advantage of his local stardom.
“I was on local radio here at the top market radio here for 11 and a half years. I got off the radio, and I guess I turned to Clark and was like, ‘I would love for you to push my brand.’ That’s how the NIL deal came into pay,” Bell explained.
Bell always dreamed of playing in the World Famed Tiger Marching Band, so announcing has allowed him to live through those dreams.
“It’s amazing to be able to bring that band on the field from city to city, state to state across the United States. It’s just a great feeling,” Bell said.
