There are about 125 to 150 2018 recruited so far out of a possible 650. Most schools will try and recruit 6 early and 6 later if possible. The lower level d1 have trouble recruiting early and some do not do it at all. Top teams have most recruits but lower level teams have some. it does not matter what team you play on if your son is talented they will be recruited. Best way to get recruited is go to schools prospect camp and rip it up.
There are now 71 D1 teams, so the total number of spots available is more like 725-750 now. Further, it depends on how you determine upper and lower. There are plenty of spots available at very good academic institutions. If your son's primary goal is to go to college to play lacrosse at the highest level, then maybe those "upper spots" are not available. However, if an education is the primary goal, then you're in luck, many spots available at academic schools.
