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College Football Recruiting Guidelines

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Quarterback (QB)

LevelTypical SizeExperienceRecruiting Profile

FBS (D1)6'2" • 205-215 lbs3-year varsity starterElite arm strength, throws every route on time, throws receivers open, excellent decision-making, leadership, mobility, accuracy under pressure.

FCS6'1" • 195-205 lbs3-year starterStrong arm, accurate intermediate/deep passing, leadership, football IQ.

D26'1" • 190-200 lbs2+ year starterGood arm talent, consistent accuracy, pocket awareness, leadership.

D3 / NAIA6'0"-6'1" • 190-200 lbs1-2 year starterAccurate passer, command of offense, solid mechanics and decision-making.

 

Running Back (RB)

LevelTypical SizeExperienceRecruiting Profile

FBS5'10" • 200-210 lbs3-year starterElite burst, vision, balance, pass protection, receiving skills, breakaway speed.

FCS5'9" • 195 lbs3-year starterExplosive runner with power and speed, catches well out of backfield.

D25'9" • 190 lbs2-year starterTough downhill runner with acceleration and vision.

D3 / NAIA5'9" • 185-190 lbs1-2 year starterPhysical runner, dependable blocker, capable receiver.

 

Wide Receiver (WR)

LevelTypical SizeExperienceRecruiting Profile

FBS6'0" • 185-195 lbs3-year starterElite speed, route running, separation, hands, ball skills, yards after catch.

FCS6'0" • 180-185 lbs3-year starterExcellent hands, route precision, vertical threat.

D26'0" • 180 lbs2-year starterReliable receiver with quickness and strong work ethic.

D3 / NAIA5'11"-6'0" • 175-180 lbs1-2 year starterConsistent hands, route discipline, dependable blocker.

 

Tight End (TE)

LevelTypical SizeExperienceRecruiting Profile

FBS6'4" • 240 lbs3-year starterComplete blocker and receiver, vertical threat, physical after catch.

FCS6'3" • 225-230 lbs3-year starterStrong blocker with receiving ability.

D26'2" • 220 lbs2-year starterVersatile athlete who contributes in both run and pass game.

D3 / NAIA6'2" • 210-220 lbs1-2 year starterReliable blocker or receiver with development potential.

 

Offensive Line (OL)

LevelTypical SizeExperienceRecruiting Profile

FBS6'4" • 295-305 lbs3-year starterDominant at point of attack, excellent feet, leverage and hand placement.

FCS6'3" • 285 lbs3-year starterPhysical finisher with athletic ability.

D26'2" • 280 lbs2-year starterStrong run blocker with good pass protection fundamentals.

D3 / NAIA6'1"-6'2" • 265-275 lbs1-2 year starterTough, coachable, technically sound lineman.

 

Defensive Line (DL)

LevelTypical SizeExperienceRecruiting Profile

FBS6'3" • 265-275 lbs3-year starterExplosive, disruptive, dominates run and pass.

FCS6'2" • 255-260 lbs3-year starterStrong edge or interior defender with consistent production.

D26'2" • 250 lbs2-year starterPhysical defender with upside.

D3 / NAIA6'0"-6'1" • 245-250 lbs1-2 year starterHigh motor, productive, fundamentally sound.

 

Linebacker (LB)

LevelTypical SizeExperienceRecruiting Profile

FBS6'1" • 220-225 lbs3-year starterElite pursuit, coverage ability, downhill power, football IQ.

FCS6'0" • 215-220 lbs3-year starterStrong run defender with coverage skills.

D25'11"-6'0" • 210 lbs2-year starterAggressive tackler with good instincts.

D3 / NAIA5'11" • 205-210 lbs1-2 year starterProductive defender with strong effort.

 

Defensive Back (DB)

LevelTypical SizeExperienceRecruiting Profile

FBS5'11" • 185-190 lbs3-year starterElite speed, fluid hips, ball skills, man and zone coverage.

FCS5'11" • 180-185 lbs3-year starterFast, physical, excellent football IQ.

D25'11" • 180 lbs2-year starterStrong coverage skills and tackling ability.

D3 / NAIA5'10"-5'11" • 175-180 lbs1-2 year starterGood instincts and dependable technique.

 

Specialists

Kicker

  • FBS/FCS: 65+ yard kickoffs, 55-yard field goal range, 3.8+ second hang time.

  • D2: 55-60 yard kickoffs, 50-yard field goal range.

  • D3/NAIA: 50+ yard kickoffs, 45-yard field goal range.

Punter

  • FBS/FCS: 40+ yard average, 4.5 second hang time.

  • D2: 38+ yard average, 4.3 second hang time.

  • D3/NAIA: 35+ yard average, 4.0 second hang time.

Long Snapper

  • Snap time of 0.75 seconds or faster with consistent accuracy. Coaches generally value reliability and placement over raw snap speed.

 

Important Recruiting Note

No college coach recruits based solely on height, weight, or statistics. Recruiting decisions also consider:

  • Game film and football IQ

  • Athleticism and verified testing

  • Academic performance

  • Character and coachability

  • Positional need

  • Overall upside and long-term development

 

These guidelines represent common recruiting benchmarks rather than guaranteed requirements.

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