Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers inks autograph deal with GTSM

Ohio State freshman quarterback Quinn Ewers has signed an NIL deal with autograph dealer GTSM, per The Action Network’s Daren Rovell. Ewers becomes the company’s first big Name, Image and Likeness deal, reaching an agreement in excess of $1.4 million.

GTSM is one of the largest athlete autograph dealers in the United States and has partnered with a number of athletes across the country to offer unique deals to its customers.

The company recently hosted an event in Houston, Texas, four hours from Ewers’ hometown. Player signings from Astros stars Jose Altuve, Michael Brantley and others were available, long with signings by new Houston Texan Mark Ingram II.

The next event is set for Southern California in 2022 and already includes names like Bo Jackson, Fred Biletnikoff and Josh Jacobs.

Other NIL deals

Ewers, a five-star prospect in the On3 rankings, reclassified from 2022 to 2021 in order to enroll early at Ohio State and take advantage of new NIL rules which would allow him to make money as a college athlete.

In addition to to Ewers’ NIL deal with GTSM, he has explored local endorsements near his new home. Since arriving in Columbus, Ohio, Ewers has been welcomed with open arms by Ohio State fans and local businesses alike.

Recently, Columbus’ Ricart Automotive opened their doors to Ewers. Moreover, they opened the door to a brand new, supercharged Ford F-250 Tremor for the true freshman Ohio State quarterback.

Before he even takes the field in a game for the Buckeyes, Ewers is getting the star treatment. While taking a ride in the truck, owner Rick Ricart even wore a mullet wig to match the young quarterback’s famous hairstyle.

On3’s Chad Simmons’ thoughts

Chad Simmons, On3’s national director of football recruiting, does not expect Quinn Ewers to see the field this season.

“It shouldn’t really impact Ohio State all that much this season with him coming in weeks before the first game,” Simmons said. “He is a special talent, and the number one player in the country for multiple reasons. But he’s not going to show up at Ohio State weeks before the season starts and be expected to make a significant impact.

“What this does for him though is start the clock on when he can be eligible for the NFL Draft. Of course, the NIL is the biggest reason all this happened. So he will benefit financially from that as well when he officially starts at Ohio State. If all works out perfectly for him, he will be at Ohio State for three seasons, starting two, making money because of NIL. And then a young NFL draftee in 2024.”