IMO zero recruits should ever be promised a number. If that is what puts a recruitment over the top then that's not the kind of kid you want on your team(not saying that Vic is that way).
Numbers should be given to upper class men who have paid their dues at their choice. Incoming kids should get the left overs.
Promising numbers leads to teams knowing that some players are "bigger" than the team and that isn't worth it in recruiting.