Joe Burrow reveals Odell Beckham Jr handed him REAL cash during LSU Tigers celebrations

LSU Tigers wrapped up ir first NCAA Football title since 2007, but that wasn't only story to have come out of Mercedes-Benz Superdome this week. Odell Beckham Jr was one of many NFL stars at Superdome to witness Joe Burrow's exploits in a 42-25 win over Clemson Tigers. Being a former LSU wide receiver himself, Odell Beckham Jr joined in celebrations in LSU locker room, ultimately stirring up controversy after game. 

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Odell Beckham Jr hands out cash to LSU Tigers, Joe Burrow provides update on controversy

Odell Beckham Jr was seen handing out cash to a number of LSU Tigers during celebrations. According to NCAA bylaws, players are t permitted to accept cash. Gifts given to players in NCAA also have a cap in value, with NCAA regulations permitting gifts up to $550 from “ manment of event or from participating member institution", according to NCAA bylaws. LSU Tigers n issued a statement saying that money Odell Beckham Jr was doling out was fake. 

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However, speaking in a podcast titled "Pardon My Take", LSU Tigers star quarterback Joe Burrow admitted that Cleveland Browns wide receiver did, in fact, hand him real cash. LSU is currently investigating claims with NCAA. Interestingly, this wasn't Odell Beckham Jr's only act of charity on night. Browns wide receiver gifted every LSU football player a pair of Beats by Dre headphones ahead of National Championship game. However, gifting of Beats headphones will t be investigated, as y fall under cap of $550 in value. 

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Joe Burrow expected to be . 1 pick in 2020 NFL Draft

Controversy stirring aside, Joe Burrow had a more-than-impressive season with LSU Tigers. t only did he play a major part in LSU Tigers' triumph, but he also broke a number of records along way. man of hour at Superdome broke single-season passing touchdown record (60), while also leading LSU to set single-season points record in process (726). As such, Joe Burrow is w expected to be . 1 pick in upcoming NFL Draft. . 1 pick of draft lies with Cincinnati Bengals. 

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