Quinn Ewers certainly made the correct decision.
Ewers, the No. 1 overall prospect in the Class of 2022, made waves earlier this month when he skipped his senior year at high school so he could enroll at Ohio State.
“Over the past few weeks, following Texas’ UIL informing me I would be prohibited from profiting off of my own name, image and likeness, I’ve taken time to think about what lies ahead of me, both in the short- and long-term,” Ewers wrote on Twitter. “It’s unfortunate I’ve found myself in this situation, as my preference would have been to complete my senior season at Southlake Carroll along with the teammates and friends I’ve taken the field alongside for the past three years. However, following conversations with my family and those I know have my best interests in mind, I’ve decided it’s time for me to enroll at Ohio State and begin my career as a Buckeye.”
Less than a month later, and he is already a millionaire after cashing in on NIL deals.
According to multiple outlets, Ewers has signed a deal with GT Sports Marketing worth $1.4 million. Ewers’ home state of Texas does not allow high school athletes to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness as part of its state NIL law. That caused him to leave Southlake Carroll High School and head to Ohio to a headstart on his college career.
He also has a deal from a local kombucha company with “several other offers” also there for the taking. Holy Kombucha also gifted him with a new truck.
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In July, the NCAA adopted rules for athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness.
Ohio State tabbed C.J. Stroud as it starter for its season opener against Minnesota this week.
