Offensive-line value is driven by starting scarcity, retention importance, recruiting pedigree, and the premium attached to protecting high-value offenses. For Joe Cotton, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $1M headline case.

The visible base estimate is $1M. The pool-accounting allocation is $1M, equal to about 7.3% of the Cincinnati football market. The player ranks 2nd on that roster and No. 384 in The Sideline's national player index.

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