Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been barred from LSU facilities for two years as part of the school's self-imposed sanctions. Beckham was banned because he provided money to Tigers players after the team won the National Championship in January. He had previously been suspended for one game following his freshman season in 2013. Beckham donated $10,000 to go toward student-athlete stipends at LSU. In addition, several current and former Tigers players received monetary gifts from him. The NCAA does not ban athletes from giving funds to college students, but it does require them to declare all outside income before beginning their seasons. If an athlete fails to do so, he or she could be subject to penalties such as suspension or loss of eligibility. LSU concluded that Beckham had violated NCAA rules by providing cash payments to players. The football program also failed federal education tax laws by not reporting more than $100,000 in earnings by its students during 2008-2012. The school said it would seek "to send a strong message" with its own punishment for the violations, which it admitted were committed by members of its staff. Odell Beckham Jr. is considered one of the best receivers in college football. He led the Browns to the playoffs last season after they drafted him ninth overall. Cleveland plans to use him often this year out wide opposite star player Antonio Brown.