One thing became clear in CFB recruiting this spring: Unofficial visits emerged as a new (updated?) economy in the pay-for-play era.
From 5-figure NIL deals to cash-stuffed envelopes, teams spent BIG to secure visits.
"How do they not get caught?"
https://t.co/qU1sXb8tgI
What a special day for elite 2028 receiver Max Curry (@maximuscurryyy) who has been selected to play in the 2027 Adidas @polynesiabowl.
"It's a blessing."
More on this, his ties, and his recruitment inside.
VIP Story: https://t.co/z6CuJFg8SY
@247Sports . @247recruiting
LIVE COMMITMENT: 4-star OT Dominic Black will be announcing his commitment LIVE with 247Sports and CBS Sports at 1:00 PM ET 🚨
STREAM LIVE: https://t.co/m7tkVh1KG1
After a busy few months, the first full 32-player, 5-star field is here for @247Sports.
Pass rushers and pass catchers highlight the group along with a trio of quarterbacks and cornerbacks.
🔗: https://t.co/VJORbyUXh7
Is Thomas Haugh currently the most marketable athlete in the state of Florida?
@GatorsMBK assistant coach @JonathanSafir thinks so — and explains why NIL is changing the game when it comes to leaving college early for the NBA
Five-star DL Jalen Brewster was on campus at Florida twice this offseason.
Now, the Texas Tech commit will return to Gainesville for an official visit this week, he tells @Swamp_247
The latest:
➡️: https://t.co/1OIZod08SE (VIP)
Kansas is hiring veteran coach Duane Akina as a senior analyst/nickels coach, a source tells @CBSSports.
Was defensive pass game coordinator at Texas last year and defensive coordinator at Arizona in 2024. Has coached more than 40 future NFL DBs and three Thorpe Award winners.
NEWS: 4-star PG Davion Thompson is set to announce his commitment LIVE with 247Sports and CBS Sports 🚨
Thompson, the No. 21 overall player in the 2027 class, will decide between Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan, and Vanderbilt.
Where should he commit? 🤔
🔗 https://t.co/4dzo9PNIvl
The Haven family returned to Alabama last weekend for the first time since the big decision.
& the experience further solidified the April 25 announcement as the absolute correct one…
More with Kwame Haven, father of No. 1 QB Alabama commit:
🐘 https://t.co/jaYPOXkaQs
Why does Florida want to be the biggest team in college basketball?
“Being that tall reduces your volatility variance. Which is another way of saying it raises your floor.”
Gators GM @JonathanSafir joined me to discuss building a title contender.
https://t.co/MiDgTlunAX
Yesterday’s show:
▪️Darryn Peterson vs AJ Dybantsa
▪️Caleb Wilson vs Cameron Boozer
▪️The 4 freshmen point guards
▪️Latest intel
📺 https://t.co/TKfKRzxAnG