ABOUT PONY SPORTS DTX

Pony Sports DTX Player Partner Jaylan “Rooster” Knighton

Pony Sports DTX Player Partner Elijah Chatman

Founded in 2021, Pony Sports DTX is a volunteer led collective run by 3 SMU alumni that are passionate about supporting Mustang athletics and have committed their own money and countless hours with the sole purpose of helping college athletes thrive and benefit financially. The collective as a whole is comprised of over 200+ SMU alumni, business owners, Dallas residents, and former players. The DTX collective provides 6 different membership opportunities to prospective members. In exchange, DTX provides members with exclusive content, events and access to its player partners. In turn, Pony Sports DTX compensates its player partners and also presents unique networking opportunities for them through the events put on by the collective.

We have partnered with over 30 SMU student-athletes allowing them to profit off their name, image, and likeness. As our collective continues to grow and raise funds so will our ability to sign and partner with even more student-athletes to provide financial support on a month to month and year to year basis.

Make your commitment to our player partners by donating to Pony Sports DTX today!

“With rent and the price of everything going up NIL has helped me in ways that I cannot even explain. I am able to live more comfortably as a football player while also being able to provide and help out my family back home. I am grateful for Pony Sports DTX.”
— Elijah Chatman

 FAQs

  • NIL, or Name, Image, and Likeness, constitutes a new development in college athletics which allows student-athletes to generate income off of their own personal brand. Law changes from the State of Texas and bylaw adjustments from the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 2021 allows student-athletes to begin pursuing endorsement and employment opportunities. SMU has provided this helpful webpage to familiarize SMU supporters of the ins-and-outs of NIL rules. The university is not legally permitted to arrange NIL contracts for student-athletes, thus organizations such as the Pony Sports DTX are critical in helping SMU student-athletes maximize their business opportunities.

  • No. While we are founded and managed by SMU alumni we have no official affiliation with the university.

  • You can click here or one the blue tabs that says “donate” or “contribute” to give by credit card or PayPal. You can also contact us directly if you would like information on other payment methods by emailing contact@ponysportsdtx.com. Every dollar matters and every donor matters so we urge you to get involved.

  • At this time, SMU student-athletes are nominated by our managing members.

  • Current SMU football players use their social media to promote Pony Sports DTX and provide DTX with exclusive content for its members in exchange for money. Statistics show that majority of student-athletes with full-ride scholarships live in poverty.