Episode

Are 5-Star Recruits the Biggest Waste of NIL Money?

Podcast: Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball
Published: Jul 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 1241
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Summary

Are five-star recruits really worth the investment? New data reveals why half fail to meet expectations—and why LSU's recruiting strategy may be right all along.