Texans' C.J. Stroud becomes 'major donor' to Ohio State NIL collective


One of Ohio State’s most prominent name, image and likeness collectives has added another major addition amid a very successful offseason in Columbus: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. Stroud, who was previously sponsored by THE Foundation during his time with the Buckeyes, has rejoined the collective as a “major donor.” Stroud is fresh off a stellar rookie season in Houston, leading the Texans to an AFC South title and appearance in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs after being one of the worst teams in the NFL the previous three seasons before Stroud’s arrival. He’s heavily favored to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after accomplishing such feats. It’s unclear how much Stroud is giving to the collective, but it appears to be significant. His rookie contract with the Texans was reportedly worth $36.3 million fully guaranteed. What’s more, he’ll likely add some lucrative endorsement deals on top…

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