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5 Biggest Recruiting Mistakes QBs Make
5 Biggest Recruiting Mistakes Quarterbacks Make
These are the most common reasons talented QBs never get recruited. A lot of players think recruiting is just about talent, but it's really about visibility, strategy, and timing.
1. Waiting for Coaches to Find Them
One of the biggest myths in recruiting is that coaches will just “discover you.”
Reality: College coaches recruit thousands of players every year. If you aren’t reaching out, there’s a good chance they’ll never see your film.
Fix it:
- Email 50–200 college programs
- Send your highlight film
- Follow up every 3–4 weeks
Recruiting is not passive — it’s proactive.
2. Bad Highlight Film
Your highlight tape is your first impression.
Most QBs make these mistakes:
- The film is too long (8–10 minutes)
- The best plays aren’t at the beginning
- Too many runs instead of throws
- No play indicators
Coaches want to see decision-making and arm talent immediately.
Fix it:
- Keep film 3–4 minutes
- Put your 5 best throws first
- Show deep, intermediate, and pressure throws
- Add arrows or circles before the snap
A coach usually decides in 20 seconds if you’re worth recruiting.
3. Only Targeting Big D1 Schools
Many QBs only email Power 5 schools.
That’s a mistake.
There are 700+ college football programs across:
- D1 FBS
- D1 FCS
- D2
- D3
- NAIA
- JUCO
Many great players start at smaller schools and transfer up later.
Fix it: Target schools that match your:
- Size
- Film level
- Athletic ability
- Academic profile
Recruiting is about fit, not ego.
4. Ignoring Academics
Grades matter more than most athletes realize.
If a QB has:
- Low GPA
- Bad test scores
- Eligibility issues
Coaches often won’t recruit them, no matter how good they are.
Why?
Because every recruit is a risk for a coaching staff.
Fix it:
- Keep GPA 3.0+ if possible
- Take academics seriously
- Send transcripts when emailing coaches
Good students are easier recruits.
5. Starting Recruiting Too Late
Many QBs don’t think about recruiting until junior or senior year.
By then, many college QB spots are already filled.
Top recruits start exposure:
- Freshman / Sophomore year
Fix it:Start building exposure early with:
- Camps
- Social media
- Film updates
- Coach emails
Recruiting is a long game, not a last-minute thing.
The Truth About QB Recruiting
Quarterback is the hardest position in football to get recruited because:
- Teams only take 1–2 QBs per class
- Coaches are extremely selective
- Leadership and personality matter
The QBs that get recruited usually:
- Have great film
- Contact a lot of schools
- Build relationships with coaches
- Stay academically eligible
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