Does Felix Ojo's $5M+ deal set a new standard for college football recruiting?
Texas Tech Lands Five-Star OT Felix Ojo in Record $5M+ NIL Deal
On July 4, 2025, five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo, ranked No. 20 in the ESPN 300, committed to Texas Tech after signing a groundbreaking $5.1 million, fully guaranteed, three-year revenue-share contract. The 6-foot-7, 285-pound standout from Mansfield, Texas, had also considered offers from Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, and Ole Miss. His decision gives Texas Tech its highest-ranked recruit since 2006 and marks one of the largest NIL deals since the NCAA’s NIL settlement. Ojo’s commitment has sparked discussion about the future of recruiting and whether major NIL packages will become standard for top prospects.
Options
- Yes, big NIL deals will now be the norm
- No, this is an outlier
- It depends on the player and program
- Not sure