Ohio State QB Commit Uses NIL to Give Back to Kids

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Jun 12, 2025 - 18:00
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Ohio State QB Commit Uses NIL to Give Back to Kids originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Before Brady Edmunds ever throws a pass in Ohio Stadium, he’s already scoring major points off the field.

The Ohio State 2027 quarterback commit, ranked No. 3 among QBs in his class recently made headlines for a different kind of highlight. Instead of donning a helmet or running drills, Edmunds spent his day visiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, delivering toys, books, and clothes purchased with his own NIL earnings.

“My family and I had a great day at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus,” Edmunds shared on X. “I spent some time with the awesome staff and donated a bunch of toys and books for the kids.”

For the Huntington Beach, California native, it wasn’t a publicity stunt, it was personal. The rising sophomore, whose $368,000 NIL valuation makes him one of the top-earning high school athletes in the country, isn’t just using his newfound platform to gain influence. He’s using it to create impact.

The visit, which came on the heels of a one-day recruiting camp in Columbus, offered a glimpse into the type of leader Ohio State is getting. Edmunds, who threw for 3,222 yards and 36 touchdowns as a sophomore last season, is already forming relationships in the community where he’ll eventually wear scarlet and gray.

The toys and items he donated came straight from the hospital’s wish list, proving that his gesture wasn’t just heartfelt, but thoughtful.

And it’s not a one-and-done.

“I’m looking forward to continuing my relationship with @nationwidekids over the coming years!” he added. His commitment to the cause echoes his early commitment to Ohio State, a school he chose not just for its football pedigree, but for the mentorship of head coach Ryan Day and quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler.

While NIL has sparked debate across college football, Edmunds’ story shows the other side of the coin, how name, image, and likeness can be a vehicle for more than personal gain.

Ohio State fans often talk about culture, leadership, and “The Brotherhood.” With Brady Edmunds, it seems they’re getting all three.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.

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