Inside the Black Market for High School Football Players

The black market for high school football players is explored, focusing on the story of Phillip Bell III, a talented wide receiver whose family was impacted by the lure of money. It is revealed that high school players are being paid through street agents connecting them with wealthy alumni and parents, despite it being against interscholastic rules. Bell's mother, driven by financial issues, moved him to an LA school for a deal worth $15,000 a month, and later sought even better offers, highlighting the increasing commodification of young athletes. The elite 7-on-7 league, OT7, is mentioned as another avenue for players to make money, though it forbids pay-for-play. After his mother's death, Bell ultimately chose to play for Ohio State University.