re: How much does one Sec football player make in a year?

5 star recruit can probably around $100k if he goes about it the right way. Cam was shopped for $180k asking price which MSU apparently tried to push through, but got shot down.

Trent got a new house and relocation package for his GF, family and 5 kids or whatever, plus drove 2-3 expensive cars at bama.

We all know Julio, his cars, moms new job, and 50 suits, etc.

Could give many more examples, but those are the most high profile recently.

Also, do not underestimate the cash funneled into high schools to get recruits. Foley has collected hundreds of thousands in the past 5 years it would appear. And the $500k donation to Cyrus K's HS, the $100k to Dee Hart's, etc. I really think an equal amount is spent there or possibly more than direct gifts/cash to recruits.

I will go with $100k for a top 5 star recruit for a big program that has boosters willing to pony up the cash with no questions asked.