Top 5 richest Ohio State Buckeyes based on NIL

3. Quinshon Judkins

Judkins is one of multiple transfers who have cashed in at Ohio State over the past several months, narrowly edging out both Sayin and Downs with a $950,000 NIL valuation. Judkins also has a significantly higher social media following than those two with 294,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok and X.

Judkins transferred to Columbus from Ole Miss earlier this year and has landed several NIL deals since, one coming with one of Ohio State football’s top collectives, The 1870 Society. Judkins’ name, image and likeness is also being used in EA Sports College Football 25 while he has made additional earnings through deals with Four Star Freightliner, audio company JLab and Kane Footwear. The talented running back has used part of his earnings for a good cause, donating $10,000 to his former high school program.

The 6-foot, 220-pound junior was just a three-star recruit coming out of Pike Road High School but has emerged as one of the top playmakers in the country following back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns at Ole Miss. Judkins has averaged a career high in yards per carry in 2024 and continues to play a vital role for the Buckeyes alongside talented senior back TreVeyon Henderson.

NEWS: Using NIL, Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins donated $10K to his former high school football program👏

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