C.J. Stroud gives back to Ohio State as Texans star QB makes significant donation to Buckeyes’ NIL collective

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Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is giving back to his alma mater. The Foundation, an NIL collective associated with Ohio State athletics that was co-founded by ex-Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones, announced Monday that Stroud has joined its Founders Club as a Platinum Donor. According to The Foundation’s website, Platinum Donors are those who have pledged in the range of $50,000-$100,000. 

There are a lot of extra benefits to becoming a Platinum Donor that Stroud likely already enjoys, such as meet and greets with Ohio State players, pre-game field passes for home games and a private tour of Ohio State’s athletic facilities. But The Foundation notes that Stroud is the first former student-athlete to become a major donor. 

Stroud’s contribution comes in the midst of Ohio State’s ridiculous run on the recruiting trail, particularly in the transfer portal. The Buckeyes have received recent commitments from three players that rank No. 1 at their respective positions in 247Sports’ transfer rankings: quarterback Julian Sayin (Alabama), safety Caleb Downs (Alabama) and running back Quinshon Judkins (Ole Miss). 

They’ve also had a slew of standout players announce that they’ll be coming back for another year of eligibility, including the likes of potential first-round cornerback Denzel Burke and star running back TreVeyon Henderson. This as Ohio State looks to surge past Michigan — which may lose coach Jim Harbaugh to the NFL — and reclaim the Big Ten crown. 

Stroud started for the Buckeyes from 2021-22, taking the mantle from former first-round pick Justin…

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Author : Will Backus

Publish date : 2024-01-22 21:39:55

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