June 15, 2026

Lakota West football star Malik Hartford to sell merchandise after going to Ohio State

Future Ohio State Buckeye Malik Hartford is immediately taking advantage of licensing opportunities he will get once he enrolls at OSU this month. WATCH: What does Ohio State get in Lakota West safety Malik Hartford? What to watch next Click to expand Replay Video Hartford, a Lakota West senior, recently graduated and left for Columbus to enroll early and join the football program at OSU, where he signed as a defensive back. He is already taking part in programs the NCAA allows under Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rules. Hartford, a four-star recruit, announced Wednesday he will sell apparel and other merchandise beginning this weekend. Hartford said he would launch a new website on Saturday. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. More:OHSAA referendum: Name, image, likeness (NIL) in Ohio high schools fails by wide margin More:Ohio State football commit Malik Hartford’s…

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