I know the Bucks got outbid by some teams this past recruiting cycle, but Brandon Innis turned down upfront money for much greater future gains.
Article here: https://usatodayhss.com/2023/5-star-brandon-inniss-turned-down-nil-deals...
“Do you take the money now or do you get developed to be the best you can be, and in the long run you’ll earn more money and be more ready and developed by the time you get to the NFL?”
Sounds like smart parents and friends were in his ear.