Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

NiJaree Canady Secures First AUSL 'Golden Ticket' for 2026 Draft

3/28/2026

36 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

NiJaree Canady, the softball pitcher, received the first “golden ticket” guaranteeing a spot on one of six AUSL teams for the 2026 draft.
AUSL commissioner Kim Ng and NFL star Patrick Mahomes announced the ticket at Texas Tech's Tracy Sellers Field.
Canady expressed shock and joy, and she has two seven-figure NIL contracts.
She led Texas Tech to its first Women’s College World Series appearance.
The AUSL draft will occur on May 4, 2026.

1 of 1

Story summary

NiJaree Canady, the softball pitcher, received the first “golden ticket” guaranteeing a spot on one of six AUSL teams for the 2026 draft.
AUSL commissioner Kim Ng and NFL star Patrick Mahomes announced the ticket at Texas Tech's Tracy Sellers Field.
Canady expressed shock and joy, and she has two seven-figure NIL contracts.
She led Texas Tech to its first Women’s College World Series appearance.
The AUSL draft will occur on May 4, 2026.