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High School Football Recruiting

Football recruiting starts with film. College coaches evaluate junior season film closely, so a strong highlight reel and verified numbers on your profile go a long way.

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How to get recruited in football

What college coaches look for, and how to make your football film easy to find.

  1. Put your best 5 plays first. Keep the reel to about 3 to 4 minutes and mark yourself on the first frame of each clip.
  2. Add full game film so coaches can see consistency, effort and assignment football.
  3. List height, weight, position, class year, school, GPA and test scores. Add verified times like the 40 and shuttle when you have them.
  4. Go to camps at schools that fit your level, and send coaches a short email with your film and transcript.
  5. Update your film after every season and after camps.
Numbers coaches look for in football: height, weight, 40-yard dash, shuttle, vertical, bench, position stats. Only list numbers you can back up with a result or a verified test.

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Join AthleteField free, put your highlights on a free profile, and get found by college coaches, scouts and brands.

Questions

When should I post my football highlight film?

As soon as your season ends, and update it each year. Junior season film is usually the most important for recruiting.

Do football camps help with recruiting?

Yes, especially camps run by colleges you are interested in. Coaches get to see you in person and check your measurables.