I know that players will lose WE if you redshirt them after they accept Guarantee Starter as a Freshman. Does the same hold true of you offer them guaranteed playing time?

In other words, if they are not guaranteed to be a starter as a freshman but are guaranteed playing time, can you redshirt them then honor the playing time commitment their redshirt freshman year without tanking their WE?

Hmmm, rule of thumb for me. Example: Recruit "A" I promised to start Sophomore year, but also know said recruit needs a year of extra development. I will redshirt recruit "A" and start them technically as a sophomore, but in freshman status. If I promised recruit "A" playing time, I won't redshirt them, b/c playing time won't take effect due to "redshirt." WE will decline and your rep. takes a hit. If I promised recruit "A" to start freshman yr. I won't redshirt b/c of the same situation as previously mentioned. WE will decline and your rep. takes a hit.