COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio State University student-athlete distributed around 1,000 pairs of shoes to children, families and seniors on Monday.

It all comes full cycle. State Rep. Jordan Harris and former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Lito Sheppard helped hand out bicycles and other toys to local children at the ninth annual Bike 186 event at Yesha Fellowship Hall on Snyder Avenue on Dec. 21.

A legacy is being built right before our eyes and that legacy is Emma Goldean. Emma is a 3x field hockey captain at Ohio State University and is graduating in December.

Since the day the Name, Image Likeness policy was approved, student-athletes have landed deals with brands, done advertisements and made money in many ways.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Student-athletes have been taking advantage of the name, image, and likeness policy since the summer of 2021. Fans have commonly seen the players signing brand deals or partnering up with major companies to promote their product.