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

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Podcast: [Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-lsu-daily-podcast-on-lsu-tigers-football-basketball-72564)
Published: 2026-07-15T14:40:33+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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