Miami invested heavily in its future along the offensive line last week with the commitment of five-star tackle Jackson Cantwell. The Hurricanes and Cantwell, the No. 10 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, negotiated an NIL deal 247Sports previously reported approaches $2 million annually.
As a decision on the NCAA v. House settlement nears, Cantwell’s annual figure could essentially amount to roughly 10% of Miami’s “salary cap,” begging the question: Is it practical to allocate that much money to a player who will not take a snap in college for more than a year.
More than a half-dozen sources within college football were asked by 247Sports what they thought of Miami spending big for Cantwell and whether devoting that much money for one high school offensive tackle is worth it.
“If you can pay it, do it,” said one SEC director of player personnel. “Go get that guy.”
It may not be that cut and dried once the House settlement — a decision that could come in a matter of days — is officially approved. All future NIL deals more than $600 will be subject to approval from a clearinghouse that will determine whether they meet the standard of fair market value. Schools, at least on paper, will be far more limited in their spending with revenue sharing (expected to be $14 to $16 million for most Power Four football programs) making up the majority of a pseudo salary cap.
“If it’s coming out of the rev share, there’s no f–king way,” the same SEC director of player personnel said. “That’s a quarterback or a starting left tackle. Cantwell is going to start his career and be at best a quality starter. Not a great one. Not an elite one.”
While most of the sources agreed that $2 million per year is excessive for an offensive tackle recruit, others were more open…
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Author : Chris Hummer
Publish date : 2025-05-19 16:07:00
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