Scarlet Sunrise: TreVeyon Henderson treats Buckeyes offensive line to NIL dinner

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TreVeyon Henderson treats Buckeyes offensive line to dinner

TreVeyon Henderson has capitalized on his use of his name, image and likeness to make money in the last year at Ohio State.

He decided it was time to spread the wealth to the Buckeyes offensive linemen who pave the way for the superstar running back. Henderson took his offensive linemen out to Jeff Ruby’s, a steakhouse that is held in high regard, in Columbus. He teamed up with NIL Management to make it all happen.

In addition to the meal, Henderson rewarded his offensive linemen with a gift package.

Details of the package given to the offensive linemen were revealed by On3 NIL expert Pete Nakos. That package included Paloma health and wellness package, custom phone charges from Chargii and robes from Columbus Canvas.

It was just Henderson’s way of thanking the offensive linemen that help him be able to make the money on his name, image and likeness.

Malaki Branham, E.J. Liddell selected in NBA Draft

After a stellar freshman season with the Buckeyes, Malaki Branham officially became a first-round pick Thursday night. The star forward was taken No. 20 overall by the San Antonio Spurs.

He is the first Buckeyes player to be selected in the first round since D’Angelo Russell in 2015. Branham joins Russell as former Buckeyes stars to play just one season before heading to the draft in the last decade, as well.

Branham, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year last season, averaged 13.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Buckeyes.

His teammate E.J. Liddell was selected No. 41 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the second round on Thursday night. Liddell averaged 19.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game last season and 14.1 points per game during his three-year Ohio State career. He was an All-Conference performer and made his way onto All-American lists during his junior season, leading the Buckeyes to the second round of the NCAA Tournament alongside Branham.

READ: Malaki Branham selected by Spurs in first round of NBA Draft

READ: E.J. Liddell selected by Pelicans in second round of NBA Draft

ICYMI: Tim May Podcast episode

Another week of the offseason, another intriguing week of Ohio State talk on the Tim May Podcast.

To break it all down, Tim is talking to former Ohio State wide receiver Johnnie Dixon, who is bursting onto the scene again as a USFL star playmaker. Tim and Johnnie are talking about Dixon’s rise as a star in the new football league and, of course, a lot of chatter about the Buckeyes.

Ohio State hosted five-star receiver Brandon Inniss on a visit this past weekend. On Monday, five-star receiver Carnell Tate chose Ohio State over a handful of programs from around the country. And Dixon is breaking down why top receivers want to play for Brian Hartline, Ryan Day and the Buckeyes top-ranked offense.

Why are receivers lining up to be coached by Brian Hartline? What are the factors that make the Buckeyes staff so good? What was the transition from Urban Meyer’s run-heavy offense into an air-it-out style like in the 2018 season? Dixon reveals plenty of answers.

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