I understand what you're saying....but... The NFL won't draft a player until 3 years removed from HS. The University is the catapult to the million dollar payout. Most people with million dollar talent still have to start low and earn that million dollar bank roll.
And for the record. I don't believe ANY 18 year old is worth a mill without at least showing out on the field first.
Well, then I guess you think Nike made a stupid move with Michael Jordan. All the companies care about is whether their image will sell product. If it does, they are good, if not, oppss.