Front-seven value reflects snap importance, pass-rush or run-fit scarcity, recruiting demand, and transfer-market leverage. For Austin Romaine, 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 3.1% of the Texas Tech football market. The player ranks 11th on that roster and No. 339 in The Sideline's national player index.

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