Iowa State QB Rocco Becht Using His Own NIL Funds To Pay For Youth Football Camp In Local Iowa Community

Sometimes we see the good that comes out of NIL compensation for college athletes, and Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has decided to use his funds to give back to a local Iowa community. 

The sophomore quarterback announced Wednesday, alongside the ‘We Will Collective’, that he will hold a football camp on July 13 for students in Perry, Iowa, that are in the fifth-eighth grade level. 

Alongside several other Iowa State football players, Becht is paying for each kid that wants to participate, along with lunch for every camper. For these college athletes, being involved in the community is a key part of awareness to their brand, but this act will go a long way for a community that is still dealing with the aftermath of a school shooting at the high school this past January that killed the principal and wounded seven. 

Now, Rocco Becht is ready to give back to kids in the area, noting that this has been a tough year for the residents. 

"The state of Iowa and our community has given so much love to me and my family, and we wanted to find a way to give back," Rocco noted. "Perry has gone through so much in the past year and this was a small way to show support and provide a fun day for the kids in Perry."

PROVO, UT - NOVEMBER 11:  Matt Campbell head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones congratulates Rocco Becht #3 after he threw a touchdown against the Brigham Young Cougars during the first half of their game at LaVell Edwards Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Provo, Utah.  (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

As for the partnership with the ‘We Will Collective’, they will help with the event anyway possible, but the project was all Rocco's idea. 

"This was entirely Rocco's idea and we are honored to be able to help him make this a reality," said Brent Blum, who is the Director of the We Will Collective. 

During the 2023 season, Rocco passed for 3,120 yards and 23 touchdowns for the Cyclones, who will look to make a run in the new Big 12 this upcoming season. 

For the purposes of NIL, it's great to see the young man give back to a community that is still recovering from such a tragic incident.