Oregon QB Mariota makes deal with Nike

REUTERS

11 years ago

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass against Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Doran Grant (12) during the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Jan 12, 2015. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports)

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota agreed to an endorsement deal with Nike.

The sports apparel company owned by Oregon booster Phil Knight plans to make the deal official before the April 30 draft, Sports Business Journal reported.

Mariota won the 2014 Heisman Trophy and is projected to be the second quarterback drafted in 2015 following Florida State’s Jameis Winston, who won the Heisman in 2013.