Exclusive: Florida Gators’ Me’Arah O’Neal & KN’isha Godfrey on NIL Opportunities, What’s Next for Female Athletes & More

Florida stars KN’isha Godfrey and Me’Arah O’Neal sat down with EssentiallySports for an unfiltered conversation as part of The College Cut, a new series that looks beyond highlight culture to show how college athletes are building their voice, identity, and business in the NIL era.

In this episode, the dynamic duo opens up about choosing authentic brand partnerships, why women are expanding NIL creatively, the role coaches and schools play in navigating opportunities, and how NIL is shaping college decisions, careers, and culture.

Do you guys have any nicknames you go by?

KN’isha Godfrey: “I go by KG.”

Me’Arah O’Neal: “ Meezy. Big Eight.”

KN’isha Godfrey: “KG. You already know what it stands for.”

KN’isha, you’re a senior. So you’ve been in college for a while. You still got a