This 100%. And I'll add that this is where you see instant commits going to schools where they'd like to attend (family went there, position of choice, gets along with coach, chance to start as a FR).
But also remember that those bigshot schools will likely redshirt him, and at best, he'd get a starting spot for two years of college. The lower you go in school prestige, the more likely you'll play, stand out from the crowd, and let's not forget that transfers do happen.
Transfers... I wonder if that's in RTG?