Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud has made a significant donation to the Ohio State NIL collective, 'THE Foundation.' This move is seen as an off-season win for coach Ryan Day and validates the importance of NIL donations for competing at a high level. It also highlights the strength in numbers when it comes to NIL and opens up a new source of funding for programs. The donation is seen as a way to surround C.J. Stroud with the right pieces to improve the Texans' performance.
CJ Stroud Has Signed With Ohio State's NIL Foundation As A Major Donor To Fill Future Recruits Pockets https://t.co/R8VPZBsTKm https://t.co/kp0n2TqAC5
Former Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud makes donation to NIL collective co-founded by Cardale Jones https://t.co/zHI2VWYoQg
Texans QB C.J. Stroud makes 'major donation' to Ohio State NIL collective 'THE Foundation' https://t.co/zmADy3VydQ
Analysis: How can Texans improve? Surround C.J. Stroud with right pieces https://t.co/ghOt9AfOkx via @houstonchron
CJ Stroud donating to Ohio State’s collective is significant for 4 reasons. 1. Another off-season win for Ryan Day. 2. Validates the need for NIL donation to compete at the highest level. 3. Strength in numbers wins in NIL. 4. New money source for programs? https://t.co/IZeRzlcOTa