Expert: Thom Brooks - 10/21/2008

Question
I am wondering if I could walk on to a 4 year school or if it would be better if i went to a 2 year school and then went to a 4 year school. I'm playing Semi pro football right now and I was planning to go to walk on try outs to snow college in Utah. Another idea I had was send video into the college from my semi team. I played 3 years in high school but didn't get anything out of it. I play CB, S, WR. Mostly corner. My stats are bench 225, 13 times, 40 yard dash time, 4.53, Squat max 495lbs. 6'0 190lb.

Answer
Tim, hello!

Yes, you need to pursue your degree of choice at the 4 year school  It appears you have the ability to make the team so talk to them about their times and dates for tryouts.  If you are a quality player, they would offer you a scholarship.  

If you have received compensation for being a semi pro player, it could disqualify you from playing college ball.

Take care!

Thom Brooks


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