32 Ohio High School Athletic Association student-athletes have name, image, or likeness deals

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 945

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Of the 350,000 Ohio High School Athletic Association student-athletes, only 32 name, image, or likeness deals have been reported, according to OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute.

He recently testified as an interested party on a bill that would ban high school and middle school athletes from making NIL deals. Both people in favor of and those opposed to Ohio House Bill 661 spoke during Ohio House Education Committee Meetings this month.

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