I considered early playing time, and it's a consideration, but at say Bama a top tier talent is going to get PT early also, at least in blow outs and STs. And by his second season he should be starting, or rotating. Now, a QB is going to check who is already present for how long, but not starting your first year can be fine and then move up the second.
The key is to go wherever gives you the clearest path to the League.
There is a reason nearly all the 5 star dudes sign with a handful of programs, special cases aside.
The top ranked teams on the 247 2021 recruiting list have commits for 7, 5, 4, 3, and 2 five stars, No one else has more than one.
Seven five stars, in one year, and no doubt some near that level.
