Aggie Legends Dat Nguyen and Von Miller Announce Multi-Million Dollar Endowment to Support Texas A&M Football
In a landmark moment for Texas A&M football, two of its most iconic alumni—Dat Nguyen and Von Miller—have come together to announce a multi-million dollar endowment that promises to shape the program’s future for generations. The former Aggie stars and Super Bowl MVPs are investing in their alma mater with a shared vision of excellence, opportunity, and long-term success.
The newly established endowment, reported to be worth over $15 million, is one of the largest private contributions ever made to the Texas A&M football program by former players. It will fund scholarships, facilities, player development, and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) education, creating a comprehensive support structure for current and future student-athletes.
“This is about giving back to the place that gave us everything,” said Dat Nguyen, a College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL All-Pro. “Texas A&M shaped who we are—not just as athletes, but as men. We want to make sure that legacy continues for every young man who puts on the maroon and white.”
Nguyen, who remains one of the most revered linebackers in program history, played a pivotal role in elevating Texas A&M’s national reputation during his tenure in the late 1990s. Von Miller, a standout defensive end and the MVP of Super Bowl 50, carried that torch into the 2010s, becoming a household name in both college and professional football.
Together, they represent the past, present, and future of the Aggie football tradition.
Von Miller echoed Nguyen’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of giving current players the resources to thrive on and off the field. “When I was a player at A&M, I had incredible coaches and teammates, but we didn’t have the NIL opportunities or the support systems that players need today,” Miller said. “This endowment isn’t just about winning games—it’s about building champions for life.”
The endowment will be managed in partnership with the Texas A&M Foundation, ensuring transparency and long-term impact. A portion of the fund will also go toward leadership development programs and mental health resources—reflecting Nguyen and Miller’s holistic approach to athlete well-being.
University officials hailed the announcement as a transformative moment. “This is more than just a donation—it’s a legacy gift,” said Texas A&M athletic director Trev Alberts. “Dat and Von have set a powerful example of what it means to be an Aggie. Their commitment to this university, and to our student-athletes, will be felt for decades.”
The move also comes at a time when college athletics is undergoing rapid change, with NIL policies and increased competition for top talent reshaping the recruiting landscape. With this endowment, Texas A&M positions itself at the forefront of programs that are not only adapting to these changes but leading them.
For Aggie fans, the announcement is a powerful reminder that once an Aggie, always an Aggie—and that legends like Nguyen and Miller are still finding ways to win for Texas A&M, long after their playing days are done.
