Josh Petty won the prize while still a college student.

When he was thinking about which college he wanted to attend, the five-star offensive lineman Josh Petty He wasn't looking for a huge payout, but he wanted it to be “fair.” (RELATED: The Associated Press College Football Top 25 Preseason Poll has been released. Here's what we're preparing for)

The rising recruit announced on Monday that he chose the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets over Florida State, Ohio State, Tennessee and Stanford. But that's not all.

Reportedly On 3Petty and the Yellow Jackets agreed to a three-year, roster-value contract worth $800,000 a year, which is just the minimum. On3 also spoke with sources at Florida State, which lost Petty, who said Petty “would not have” turned the acquisition process into a bidding war.

NIL whispers: Five-star offensive lineman Josh Petty has agreed to terms on a three-year roster-value contract with Georgia Tech that will pay him at least $800,000 annually. On3Sports I learned.

He committed to the Yellow Jackets on Monday.

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— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) August 14, 2024

I've been playing EA Sports College Football 25 for fun since it came out, but now with Madden 25 out, it's time to start my real career and get serious about it. And that “big daddy” money will definitely be a big part of my recruiting process. (I'm working out a nice storyline.)

So I get it, Josh. Get your money, King.