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Video: Odell Beckham Jr. Hands Money to LSU Players While Celebrating Title Win

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Former LSU and current Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was in a giving mood following LSU's 42-25 win over Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Monday night.

OBJ handed LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson a wad of cash during the postgame celebration:

Jefferson finished the game with nine receptions for 106 yards and registered 111 grabs for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season.

In a separate video shot in LSU's locker room, Beckham said he was going to sell Jefferson's game-used cleats for $200,000:

When money changes hands and college athletes are on the receiving end, there are always questions about how it may impact their eligibility due to the NCAA's stringent rules.