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Massive NIL offer might steer recruit away from Ohio State football team

The Ohio State football program might not end up landing this recruit after he was offered a huge NIL deal to go elsewhere.

Ohio State Buckeyes running backs coach Carlos Locklyn talks to running backs, from left, C.J. Donaldson, James Peoples, Bo Jackson and Sam Williams-Dixon during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on March 17, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ohio State football program has been hoping to land a few more five-star recruits before Signing Day.