OS8, Obviously you are rationalizing about life changing cash. Every high schooler drafted in the first round this year signed, for $1,300,000 and up. Obviously few first rounders have turned down pro ball, just one in the last 4 years, Wade Townsend. It's sort of a moot point with little to discuss.
TPM is right. The point where there is debate starts in the 2nd or 3rd round at about $500,000 to $600,000 before taxes and fees. Several 2nd and 3rd rounders have yet to sign out of high school with classes to begin in 2 weeks for many. $300,000 net in the bank is what it is, but some kids still hesitate there, not in the 1st round.
Andrew Miller was a 3rd rounder in high school and got over $3M this year. Hmm. He gambled and won. Others gamble and lose.