Ohio Court Decision Opens Doors for High School Athletes to Cash in on NIL Deals

An Ohio court ruling allows high school athletes in the state to engage in NIL deals, significantly impacting student athlete compensation across the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

• On Monday, Franklin County, Ohio Common Pleas Court Judge Jaiza Page issued an injunction permitting high school athletes to sign deals profiting from their talents.
• The ruling affects all 818 schools within the Ohio High School Athletic Association, marking a pivotal moment for student athlete compensation in the state.
• Prior to this decision, Ohio was one of only six states enforcing restrictions on high school athletes participating in NIL deals, limiting their earning potential.