I thought I would see what AI thought of the situation for WVU and the portal. I set parameters for $5 million and needs for 15 players.
With $5M for 15 players, that's an average of $333,333 per player, but we'd want to allocate this strategically rather than evenly. Here's how I'd approach it:
Strategic considerations:
With $5M for 15 players, that's an average of $333,333 per player, but we'd want to allocate this strategically rather than evenly. Here's how I'd approach it:
- Quarterback Priority: Allocate ~$800,000-1M for a high-impact QB from the portal. A strong QB is essential in modern college football and typically commands the highest NIL values.
- Premium Positions (~$400-500k each, ~$1.5M total for 3-4 players):
- Elite Edge Rusher
- Left Tackle
- Top Wide Receiver
- Cornerback
- Core Starters (~$250-300k each, ~$1.5M total for 5-6 players):
- Interior Offensive Linemen
- Linebackers
- Safety
- Running Back
- Defensive Tackle
- Depth/Development Players (~$150-200k each, remaining budget for 4-5 players):
- Backup skill positions
- Rotational defensive players
- Special teams contributors
Strategic considerations:
- Focus on immediate impact positions first (QB, Edge, OT)
- Consider position groups where WVU has the greatest needs
- Factor in the Big 12 conference style of play (high-scoring, pass-heavy)
- Reserve some budget (~10%) for potential adjustments or unexpected opportunities
- Consider multi-year commitments for key positions to build stability
