June 22, 2026

Buckeyes over Bucks: 5-star Brandon Inniss turned down NIL deals to play for Ohio State

In the days of flip-flopping commitments and programs making loud moves in the recruiting game while dangling the NIL deals that now seemingly carry just as much weight as stadiums and campuses and playing time, Brandon Inniss sidestepped the trend and let the bandwagon move along. The 5-star American Heritage (Fla.) standout said that he passed up possible lucrative NIL deals late in his recruiting process, all of which were efforts to get the talented receiver to change his mind about joining the Ohio State Buckeyes. It was a decision, as Inniss told 247Sports while speaking at the All-American Bowl check-in, that came down to a long-tail perspective that goes well beyond Saturdays at The Horseshoe. Related: See the full 2023 All-American Bowl roster “Do you take the money now or do you get developed to be the best you can be, and in the long run you’ll earn more…

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