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BREAKING NEWS: 🚨 NiJaree Canady has officially been named to Forbes 30 Under 30, becoming the only softball athlete selected to the list this year.

After two standout seasons at Stanford, Canady transferred to Texas Tech and delivered one of the most dominant seasons we’ve seen in modern college softball: 240 innings pitched, 319 strikeouts, and a 1.11 ERA, leading the Red Raiders to the WCWS finals and earning the Honda Sport Award as the nation’s top softball player.

Off the field, she signed back-to-back seven-figure NIL deals: a $1,050,000 contract followed by a $1.2 million renewal, the largest known NIL agreements in college softball history.

Her impact spans performance, visibility, and athlete value. This Forbes recognition marks another moment in a career that’s already making history.

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Sources:
• Forbes — 30 Under 30 Sports List
• Sports Illustrated — Coverage of Canady’s NIL and 2025 season
• Yardbarker — 2025 stat line (240 IP, 319 K, 1.11 ERA)
• ESPN / KCBD — Reporting on NIL contract values

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