That was what I thought was pretty much the case too but then again we were the only Division 1 school to offer a scholarship to Brian Wagner, he almost got missed. How many of those are out there at smaller schools like Springfield Catholic Central? How many don't get the recognition they deserve because their own high school coaches are misevaluating for that matter?
I don't think his one offer has anything to do with what high school he went to.
From what I know, he was on a few short lists. Schools would say, if X and Y happens, then we may offer you a scholarship. Summer camps give small schools guys a chance to stack up against the big boys.
But I think too many coaches have been burnt on small school prospects that flame out. They have better success with kids who have been through the grinder at practice for 4 years, earned a spot among their peers, and played at the highest levels in high school football.
Good div VI players start all four years, and are used to evading tackles by 165lb DTs.