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Bamabuzzard said:
They'll pay somewhere close to $600,000-$800,000 of income tax right off the top of that $2 million so they're not even starting out with $2 million. But I get it, I really do. That type of money is too tempting for not only most kids but the kids' families. They only see the immediate impact of the money, but most never consider the long term of how little that is, especially considering a lot of the players are expected to support more than just mom and dad.
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I’d bet the farm that little, if any, of that up front NIL money for maybe 95% of the kids that get it gets invested through a knowledgeable financial management professional. And that 95% may be too low.
 
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Tideflyer said:
I’d bet the farm that little, if any, of that up front NIL money for maybe 95% of the kids that get it gets invested through a knowledgeable financial management professional. And that 95% may be too low.
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Probably correct. After taxes, what's left is probably spent on paying off bills (cars and house mortgages). At least, that's what I would do with it first!

Afterwards, there's probably very little left. Certainly not enough to "retire" on. But if the player had a few hundred thousand to start an investment plan at 20 years of age, he'd have a very nice nest egg by the time he was 50 or so.
 
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Bamabuzzard said:
They'll pay somewhere close to $600,000-$800,000 of income tax right off the top of that $2 million so they're not even starting out with $2 million. But I get it, I really do. That type of money is too tempting for not only most kids but the kids' families. They only see the immediate impact of the money, but most never consider the long term of how little that is, especially considering a lot of the players are expected to support more than just mom and dad.
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Tideflyer said:
I’d bet the farm that little, if any, of that up front NIL money for maybe 95% of the kids that get it gets invested through a knowledgeable financial management professional. And that 95% may be too low.
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If you properly structure the pay-for-play payments to minimize taxes, invest what you do get, and make the most of the free education you're being given, $2 million in gross seed money at 18 years old can in fact set you up for life.

But you're right -- a minuscule percentage of recipients would do that. Not only do they have an 18-year-old's cerebral cortex, they don't know anybody who could provide competent and benevolent counsel. They probably don't know anybody who knows anybody who could. And even if they did, the chances of following the advice are slim to none because of that 18-year-old cerebral cortex.

They're surrounded by people who have no concept of the limitations you cite on the money or the benefits of not blowing it on cars, strip joints, and payroll for the entourage the hangers-on want to be a part of.

Sad. But for way too many of them, the money might as well have been kindling for a campfire.
 
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BamaMoon said:
Probably correct. After taxes, what's left is probably spent on paying off bills (cars and house mortgages). At least, that's what I would do with it first!

Afterwards, there's probably very little left. Certainly not enough to "retire" on. But if the player had a few hundred thousand to start an investment plan at 20 years of age, he'd have a very nice nest egg by the time he was 50 or so.
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The reality of it for most of these kids, until they get older and wiser, the money is divided among family members and blown within a year of them touching it. It is a sad reality but true. I have seen it first hand numerous times.
 
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sanjosecrimson said:
I like Bama's chances here. Jett mentioned that he likes how the staff will allow him to roam in the backfield utilizing his height and long range.
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Agreed SJC and he has to like the west coast/Cali look to our DB's. Would love to add him and 5* CB target Arrington from Cali to the room along w/ 5* Edmonson and 4* Gibson.
 
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TiderJack said:
5* RB Ezavier Crowell will be committing on 12/31/25. We look very good to get his commitment but was hoping he would do it sooner. Check out his soph highlights in the article below and you will see this guy is special. He reclassified to 2026, was 2027 recruit.

5-Star RB Ezavier Crowell sets commitment date
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So assuming nothing changes between now and 12/31/25, does he plan to sign in February of 2026?

It sure is confusing in that the primary signing day will be in December 2025, but it's referred to as the 2026 class.
 
4Q Basket Case said:
So assuming nothing changes between now and 12/31/25, does he plan to sign in February of 2026?

It sure is confusing in that the primary signing day will be in December 2025, but it's referred to as the 2026 class.
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I assume he could sign in mid December and be a silent but wait for announcing on 12/31 and still be an early enrollee or report in June.
 
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