Report: Baylor Sues LSU Offensive Lineman Over $85,000 NIL Buyout Agreement

By Staff Reporter•Oct 30, 20265:52 pm•

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Baylor University has filed a lawsuit against LSU offensive lineman Sean Thompkins, alleging he failed to pay an $85,000 buyout after transferring to the Tigers earlier this year.

According to KWTX, the lawsuit was filed Friday in Texas and claims Thompkins violated the terms of a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement he signed with Baylor in December 2025.

The agreement was originally set to run through June 2027 but was terminated when Thompkins entered the transfer portal in January.

Baylor claims the two sides reached a settlement on May 13 that established a payment schedule for the buyout. However, the university alleges Thompkins failed to make any payments.

The school sent Thompkins and his attorney a formal demand for payment on September 22 but received no response, according to the lawsuit.

Baylor is seeking $85,000, plus attorney fees, court costs and interest.

Thompkins spent three seasons at Baylor before transferring to LSU. He appeared in 10 games during the 2025 season, starting the final five at left tackle.

The offensive lineman has appeared in all eight games for LSU this season under Lane Kiffin.

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Tiger4life306•1 hour

Interesting timing. They must be looking for money to pay Dave Aranda’s buyout. They sound broke.

The Third Leg•2 hours

The cost of a box combo just went up $.02

Russianblue•13 min

ashamed of myself for not noticing he has played in all 8 games. not even sure I have heard his name but glad he is contributing. he’s no dummy, good move coming to the good guys. we will figure out the Baylor coupon.

Popstiger•56 min

Pretty sure this is settled law now. If the school had paid out the money in advance they could recover a prorated amount. If not they are out of luck. Not sure what school would be dumb enough to pay it out in advance.

BrianKellysbuyout•2 hours

Who terminated the agreement? I thought these agreements couldn't be tied to a player's participation with a school.

NebraskaExPat•2 min

Baylor and Thompkins signed an agreement for him to make payments. He hasn't made any payments. He doesn't respond to Baylor. His lawyer doesn't respond. I think we know how this will come out.

BrianKellysbuyout•2 hours

Who terminated the agreement? I thought these agreements couldn't be tied to a player's participation with a school.

lgtiger•35 min

Great recruiting tactic for them to sue student athletes

derrick0356•9 min

If the student violated the contract, then yes, they can sue. There isn't much difference between NIL contracts and others. I agree with schools requesting a portion of the money back if the student didn't fulfill their end of the deal.

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