How to Get Drafted to College Football

Getting the opportunity to play football at the college level is a huge source of pride for some high school football players. In order to be drafted, students need impressive football skills and good grades. They also must be in a position to be noticed by college coaches. You can make yourself more marketable by following a few basic guidelines.

Instructions

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      Meet with your high school guidance counselor and explain your goal. One of the ways to improve your chances of getting drafted is making sure that your class schedule fulfills NCAA core course requirements. Let your guidance counselor guide you as you select classes.

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      Contact coaches at colleges you have identified as colleges you hope would recruit you. Make a list of colleges and universities you are targeting. The list should include your dream colleges as well as a few fallback colleges. Then do some research on the Internet to find the names of coaches who would welcome your strengths. The coaches might give you tips on what to do to improve your chances of getting drafted for college football.

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      Study to improve your grades to help you get drafted to college football. Football coaches generally look for candidates who have a high grade point average, as well as impressive athletic skills.

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      Attend as many football camps at your college choices as you can. If you have skills and abilities coaches are looking for, you may attract their interest.

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      Put together a video. If possible, find someone with good quality equipment to shoot footage for you. Your school might have video footage you can use. Then put together a video with highlight plays that show you at your best. Make your video available on the Internet, or be prepared to send it to college coaches. Keep in mind that the quality of the video and the editing, as well as your own great plays, will make an impression.