I have sent referrals to friends, family, and sometimes to just some old guy that needs a little work. Once in awhile I get something in return maybe a referral or a lead to something that pans out but usually I get nothing. I have even told friends how to get a bid that I missed out on. But this was basically a scout in the midwest who called his buddy on the west coast and said you might want to keep an eye on this kid, I saw it as networking, and not a problem. But I will say again everyone knows everyone in some kind of way.
Now if bird dog scout was writing signing bonus checks, and was able to get the advisor to talk player into excepting much less than his worth. And player was still available in whatever round.....that would be a little sketchy.