Max Olson, a sports economist, has spearheaded a project to assign market values to each position in college football, collaborating with general managers and agents nationwide. This initiative aims to establish a standardized pricing system for player roles, ensuring that each position’s worth is accurately reflected in the market.
The project’s goal is to provide a benchmark for evaluating player contracts and team strategies, which could have significant financial implications for college football programs. By aligning player compensation with market values, Olson hopes to foster greater transparency and fairness in the sport’s economic landscape.