How much money is really being offered to top recruits in the NIL era?
To find out, we spoke with a dozen anonymous Power Four commitments from the 2026 class. Their responses offer a behind-the-scenes look at what’s actually being put on the table for elite high school prospects.
From six-figure payouts to differing deal structures, the feedback paints a picture of an NIL world that’s exponentially grown over the last few years.
Recruits, who were granted anonymity, share their top offer, which school offered that amount and whether they took the top offer on the table:
