RECRUITING FEATURES

Recruiting Mailbag: THE PROTOTYPE

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Sam: Does size matter?

Answer: Yes. Size matters at all positions. Recruiting starts with measurables and speed. The smaller a players is at his position, the faster and more dominant he better be. However, every position has a prototypical size.

John: Our son has had quite a bit of interest from D1 schools as a 6-3″ 275 OL but no offers yet. They have told him during unofficial visits that he is a top prospect of theirs for the ’16 class and they will be recruiting him but he has no offers. As a junior how should he interpret this type of talk from college coaches? He has been very proactive with camps, showcases, emails, getting film out and staying in touch on social media, what should he do this offseason/spring/summer to further his exposure?

Answer: On one hand, some interest is better than none. It is good that he is having interaction with college colleges and they know his capabilities. On the other hand, he is not one of their top prospects at the position in the class of 2016. Top prospects in rising senior classes receiver early verbal offers. He is likely a “Wait and see or senior eval” kid; A potential prospect they would like to continue to evaluate in the spring and early into his senior season. Continue to showcase and camp. The athlete will do nothing but improve and his confidence will increase.

Akeem: If you don’t have an offer by now and you’re a pretty good senior, will you get offered during December-January?

Answer: It is very possible, but offered by lower division schools. Most D1 and many D1aa schools will have their 2015 recruiting class filled by mid to late January.

Adam: When should I start trying to get my name out there to D1 colleges if I’m a freshman that’s been moved up to varsity at the end of the season? Which is the best way to get looked at by colleges?

Answer: At the end of your sophomore season if your coaches feel you are a Division 1 prospect. The BEST way to get looked at by colleges is have the prototype size, speed, great film, showcase and camp.