"I'm just one guy, but if I'm making a prediction three hours before Julian Phillips' decision, I'm picking Tennessee.
As I mentioned in the morning reads, from talking to sources the last few days, Tennessee's NIL package is more than Auburn's. And even if Auburn raised their NIL package, Tennessee was going to do what it took to stay in front by a large margin in that race. Tennessee is desperate to land Phillips, they are more in need of Phillips than Auburn is next season, and Barnes needs to start making noise in the postseason.
I think Phillips will take the more lucrative deal. That's tough to turn down for your family.
If Phillips does indeed choose Auburn, at this moment, I'd be surprised. Because if he does, it won't be because Auburn put together a more lucrative NIL deal. It would be because he vibes with Auburn better, and that would carry a value to him. But again, I don't believe that will happen as of the time I'm typing this. "
