Corey Ellis

Athletes, take the initiative to put in your own work to be recruited. Don’t put it on Coaches, don’t put it on your parents! YOU GOTTA WANT IT! I’m a Coach and a Parent! Im a proud one because he puts in work in his own recruitment. He’s DM’d almost every coach with a DM!

🚨UPDATED LIST OF D1 🥎 PROGRAMS WITH 4 OR LESS 2027 COMMITS🚨 With camping season in full swing, these lists are a necessity for every 2027 as they navigate their journey About 140 away from 1K total D1 commits Tons of time to find your forever home, but keep working hard👊🏼

How serious is a college coach about you? This is one of the most misunderstood parts of the recruiting process. Recruiting interest isn’t a yes or no — it’s a scale. A camp invite, questionnaire, or mass email means a coach knows of you. That’s not a bad thing — but it’s not a commitment. As interest grows, coaches start showing it with their actions: • They watch you play on purpose • They email you personally • They call or text you directly • They invite you on visits • They talk financial aid • They put things in writing Here’s the key: 👉 Athletes don’t move up this scale by waiting. They move up by: • Communicating clearly • Following up professionally • Showing consistency and growth • Asking the right questions at the right time Recruiting isn’t about chasing logos or guessing what a coach is thinking. It’s about understanding where you stand — and taking the next smart step. If you’re unsure where you fall on this scale, you’re not behind. You just need clarity and a plan. That’s how confident recruiting decisions are made.

If coaches don’t see you or know you, they can’t offer you🤷🏾‍♂️ Send your film & Follow up🎥

🌟 If you are flying under the radar, drop your film. 📸 🏈 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ 👀 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ 👀 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣8️⃣ 👀 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ 👀

Average weight of a D1 college football player by position? ⬇🏈 QB: 200 lbs. RB: 180-220 lbs. WR: 180-220 lbs. TE: 220-250 lbs. OL: 250-320 lbs. DL: 230-300 lbs. LB: 210-240 lbs. DB: 175-215 lbs. How do you rank? 🤔

7 recruiting mistakes that cost athletes scholarship offers: 1. Posting only on Instagram (coaches aren't there) 2. Sending one email and quitting (volume game) 3. 6+ minute highlight tapes (coaches watch 90 seconds) 4. No follow-ups (50% of responses come from follow-ups) 5. Random camps with no interest (wasted money) 6. Waiting to be discovered (hope isn't a strategy) 7. Below 2.5 GPA (most schools won't touch you)

NIU Head Football Coach Thomas Hammock didn't hold back earlier this season when discussing the reality of NCAA revenue sharing, the transfer portal, and NIL