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Ohio Judge Halts OHSAA NIL Ban, Opening Door for High School Endorsement Deals

The 45-day order follows a lawsuit alleging six-figure lost NIL opportunities for Ohio State commit Jamier Brown.

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Overview

  • Franklin County Judge Jaiza Page issued a temporary restraining order that blocks OHSAA from enforcing its NIL prohibition for 45 days.
  • The order applies to similarly situated athletes across the OHSAA’s 800-plus member schools, allowing them to sign endorsement agreements during the case.
  • A preliminary-injunction hearing is scheduled for Dec. 15 in Franklin County Common Pleas Court.
  • Jasmine Brown filed the suit on Oct. 15 on behalf of her son, Jamier, citing missed NIL offers valued at more than $100,000.
  • OHSAA, whose members voted 538–254 against high school NIL in 2022, is preparing guidance for schools and may expedite consideration of revised bylaws.