Expert: Thom Brooks - 1/12/2009

Question
Hello!, My name is Deirell I play wide receiver for a semi pro team but still haves every bit of eligibility because I am not getting paid. I am not in college and has finished high school with my G.E.D. I know for a fact i can play division 1 football i have the raw talent needed and work ethic/heart and being 6'3" 161 lbs(im working on getting bigger)with a 36 vertical does not hurt lol i have not peaked at full potential yet but my question is how do i get my self out there? do i send game tape??? call offensive or head coaches myself??? im not sure on what to do??? I would like to attend a school i can become a NFL prospect and i wont be overcome by the division im playing in. how analyst say he is only that good because he is playing in a weak division. could you HELP PLEASE!?!

Answer
Deirell, hello!

You need to do everything you stated but I've attached the website for you to review.  NCAA has minimum grade eligibility so you need to have the college counselor give you the advice about the grades.  The coaches and scouts will talk to you about their combines, tryouts, dates for enrollment, etc.

You need to talk to all current and former coaches, the local football officials, news, radio and TV sports people, and local YMCA and fitness center people.  All of them have contacts.


Take care,

Thom Brooks





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