(CNN) Louisiana State University acknowledged Wednesday that several football players received cash from a star NFL player after the Tigers' victory in the College Football Playoff National Championship against Clemson two days ago. Former LSU wide receiver and current Cleveland Browns player Odell Beckham Jr. was seen on video counting then slapping cash into the hands of junior wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jontre Kirklin. Jefferson declared Wednesday for the NFL Draft. Quarterback Joe Burrow, a senior who won the Heisman Trophy, said in a "Pardon My Take" podcast from Barstool Sports that he received money from Beckham. This incident could be a violation of NCAA rules since players are not allowed to accept cash, according to NCAA bylawsLSU's athletics department acknowledged the money was real.

Source: CNN January 16, 2020 00:40 UTC