June 8, 2026

The Foundation, Ohio State NIL collective, raises six figures for deal with four players

The Foundation, a third-party collective supporting Ohio State, says it has raised more than half a million dollars to fund a joint name, image and likeness deal for several of the Buckeyes’ star football players. Brian Schottenstein, the co-founder of the nonprofit organization, said the agreement totals a combined $550,000 for quarterback C.J. Stroud, running back TreVeyon Henderson, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Denzel Burke. Ohio State football: Named most desired college program in 2022 by Sports Illustrated Who’s going to play linebacker? Ohio State football preseason questions Austin Novosad: Where Ohio State stands in recruitment of fast-rising QB As part of the terms, Burke and Henderson will promote American Eagle Outfitters, and Smith-Njigba and Stroud will plug Designer Shoe Warehouse. Stroud is pushing Value City Furniture, as well. They will all also work with The Foundation’s partner charities, a group that includes Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, A Kid Again…

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