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The family of Wayne High School junior Jamier Brown, the state's top-ranked wide receiver recruit, has filed a lawsuit against the Ohio High School Athletic Association. They’re seeking to overturn the organization's prohibition on student-athletes receiving compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), potentially positioning Ohio to join the 44 other states that already permit such payments.

Brown, who has verbally committed to play football at Ohio State, is considered "one of the best high school athletes in the country," according to Jeremy Birmingham, a recruiting analyst for 97.1 The Fan.

The lawsuit challenges OHSAA rules that currently prevent high school student-athletes from being paid for their NIL, even as others profit from their performances.

"If you go on social media and search Jamier Brown on a normal Friday night, you're gonna see a lot of people who are capitalizing on what he does, except for him," Birmingham said.

Luke Fedlam, a partner at Amundsen Davis Law Firm representing Brown, said the case centers on fundamental opportunities for young athletes.

"There are opportunities where student athletes should be able to earn compensation while at the same time focusing on their studies and focusing on their sport," Fedlam said.

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