CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio has officially entered the age of high school NIL .

After years of watching states across the country pass their own name, image and likeness (NIL) rules, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has now opened the door for teenagers to earn money from endorsements, social-media posts, personal merchandise, camps and other commercial activities.

The move follows a lawsuit from a top Ohio football prospect who said he lost out on more than $100,000 in potential deals. OHSAA member schools voted last week to approve an emergency referendum that opens the door for Ohio high school athletes to profit from NIL deals.

More than 40 states already allow some version of NIL for high school athletes. Their experiences offer a preview of what awaits Ohio: opportunities

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