How To Walk On A College Football Team -What No One Else Will Tell You

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  • @nate1494
    @nate1494 6 років тому +344

    FOR ALL OF YOU FEELING DOWN AND GETTING THE FEEL IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS A WALKON, REMEMBER THAT ANTONIO BROWN AND BAKER MAYFIELD BOTH WERE WALKONS

    • @IsaacLikesGames
      @IsaacLikesGames 5 років тому +35

      I believe Clay Mathews was a walk on as well

    • @kymarshall8557
      @kymarshall8557 5 років тому +27

      JJ watt

    • @moshpitsandbongrips6998
      @moshpitsandbongrips6998 5 років тому +3

      Isaac Boaz yeah but he’s A Mathews it’s not the same for anyone else lol.

    • @kaidinlambert4429
      @kaidinlambert4429 5 років тому +7

      Nathan Girsberger this comment didn’t age well in the case of those 2 players

    • @Ben-pi6hc
      @Ben-pi6hc 5 років тому +2

      ElitE_ Kaidono AB is a hall of famer and baker Mayfield has the rookie Td record

  • @nesniping6378
    @nesniping6378 7 років тому +298

    I love the fact that Christian Mccaffery is destroying the white guys not not being able to play RB stereotypes. Hope his NFL career is great

    • @rawyouout
      @rawyouout 6 років тому +25

      White guys still can’t play corner in 2018

    • @MrDownWithTheSouth
      @MrDownWithTheSouth 6 років тому +6

      NE Sniping Actually his running back skills is not that good it's his catching out of the backfield that makes him decent.

    • @NA-vl7ww
      @NA-vl7ww 6 років тому +15

      MrDownWithTheSouth he just had a 184 yard game running only

    • @kidcube6188
      @kidcube6188 6 років тому +3

      I was thinking Christian Mccaffery is white and he is a good running back

    • @jalenhall9140
      @jalenhall9140 6 років тому +1

      thats one player

  • @TheGuardiola122
    @TheGuardiola122 7 років тому +296

    I just finished my last season and NCAA eligibility, but I started as a walk on, by the end of my sophomore year I got offered a scholarship, but I transferred to a better team that competes for conference championships, so it worked out by here's the truth about walking on in college.... You might be better than other players but you have to understand players that recruited are promised things. In there scholarship the coach pretty much promises to play them, so even if they are garbage and as a walk on your better than someone on scholly, they will still play over you.... There is SOOOO many politics in college football, like what area or high school you went too, the color of your skin.... you have to make the coaches feel stupid for not playing you if you want any chance of playing. You have to kick everybody on scholarships ass EVERYDAY which is hard as fuck. One mess up in practice can destroy everything you worked for. Being a walk on is stressful as hell, as a walk on you have to be perfect every practice for months, then improve in the weight room and work 100x harder than every one in spring.... it's possible, I did it. But I'll be the first to tell you... it's hard and stressful as hell

    • @caliaggie
      @caliaggie 7 років тому +24

      Nick Guardiola 100% correct on everything! I walked on and eventually became a scholarship captain.

    • @caliaggie
      @caliaggie 7 років тому +11

      I know for a fact that because I was from California I had an advantage over the other walk on try out players.

    • @aaronreed5502
      @aaronreed5502 7 років тому +5

      This is very very VERY accurate.

    • @TheGuardiola122
      @TheGuardiola122 7 років тому +7

      caliaggie that's dope Brodie! Good shit. 👍🏼

    • @TheGuardiola122
      @TheGuardiola122 7 років тому +4

      Aaron Reed yeah man it's a full time job with no days off

  • @AButler2200
    @AButler2200 7 років тому +72

    Here's my story, I'm 24 years old, in high school I had just about every school in the nation wanting me but I ended up getting hurt couldn't play my SR year. Anyways I went to a college took classes, worked, etc and now those few years down the road I'm 24 years old I walked on at a D1 school, made the team now starting. Also I'm a freshman football wise. School wise I'm almost done. So whatever you put YOUR mind to you can do. Just work hArd grind and go eat. Don't listen to what anyone says. It's all about what you do, if you aren't pissed off for greatness than you aren't going to reach your potential. Do it! Period.

    • @smithnwesson990
      @smithnwesson990 6 років тому +6

      What school?

    • @nick.6238
      @nick.6238 4 роки тому +7

      @@Mathias3279 Lol this dude is definetly lying.

    • @MrHav1k
      @MrHav1k 4 роки тому +5

      If you were really a starting RB at a D1 school at 24 years old we'd know who you are. That would get plenty of attention even if it was FCS. Unless you went to BYU or something.

    • @mentallyuntouchable2918
      @mentallyuntouchable2918 3 роки тому +2

      Hella cap in this comment tbh. D1 walk-on starter after a huge injury? Yeah and I'm tom brady

  • @Lexlugr
    @Lexlugr 7 років тому +188

    "You will never make it to the NFL if you didn't play college ball" Not true. Uncommon, yes, but not impossible

    • @isaiahs675
      @isaiahs675 7 років тому +8

      Aleks yes undrafted free agents

    • @carlosfloreskingtoro
      @carlosfloreskingtoro 6 років тому +3

      It’s impossible

    • @austinnichols9196
      @austinnichols9196 6 років тому +7

      @@carlosfloreskingtoro it's not impossible if a nfl team sees you play and sees you're good and got talent they will take you in not everyone but the rare really talented people

    • @Rafaelîî-23
      @Rafaelîî-23 6 років тому

      Juju the WR from the steelers.

    • @presidentjayhawk9214
      @presidentjayhawk9214 5 років тому +1

      @@carlosfloreskingtoro actually its not because turns out that the NFL have tryouts

  • @Jueen_
    @Jueen_ 7 років тому +72

    Favoritism is what did it for me, in high school all the coaches never gave anyone else a chance besides the starters from the last season or
    If they had known them before they played for the school

    • @shiquettawilliams5882
      @shiquettawilliams5882 5 років тому +5

      Yep, and it sucks for new comers.

    • @MrHav1k
      @MrHav1k 4 роки тому +3

      Saaaame. It was fucking bullshit.

    • @imopid4185
      @imopid4185 2 роки тому

      Through middle school to freshman all my different schools coaches showed favoritism to their sons or their sons friends or their friends sons made me quit freshman year kinda regret it

  • @Vaporjams
    @Vaporjams 6 років тому +59

    The hardest part of my walk-on was getting to eat at the training table. I had no money and completed every bit of the training, practices and meetings with the rest of the team. It wasn't until my junior year I won the starting job that some players insist to the managers I could join the table without scholarship. Thanks to them I could get a decent meal other than the ramen garbage I lived on.

  • @codycesarano7247
    @codycesarano7247 7 років тому +124

    "Your white, you cant play running back"... Christian McCaffrey?

    • @wickedlateok1697
      @wickedlateok1697 7 років тому +20

      yeah whoever the coach was who said that is a fucking idiot and has probably shot down a lot of excellent athletes because of stupid stereotypes. no wonder NC State sucks.

    • @jpvstheworld
      @jpvstheworld 7 років тому +1

      Cody Cesarano i mean, it also doesn’t matter white skin color you have.

    • @giannimagdalen4642
      @giannimagdalen4642 6 років тому

      Cody Cesarano fat facts

    • @robertridley9279
      @robertridley9279 5 років тому

      Christian McCaffrey, and..................

    • @Ic-gq6lv
      @Ic-gq6lv 5 років тому +3

      Philip Lindsay?

  • @elmerthekeeblerelf2013
    @elmerthekeeblerelf2013 7 років тому +33

    I walked on to a D1 FCS school with the Overall goal to play at the University of Colorado. I knew if I could get on the field and get some college game tape CU would be much more open to giving me a shot. But mainly I didn't pay attention enough in class to have the GPA/ ACT score to get into CU. Anyway I ended up dropping out of College all together do to financial hardship and never went back after my freshman year. I trained every year as if I was going to return but never did. I'm 5'11, 195-200lbs back then ran a 4.6 40, had quick feet and looked like a football player. Played running back in high school and split time on the scout team at the position at the college level even though I was moved to receiver. I was a good football player and I had the attitude to back it. I turned down several division 2 partial scholarships. The day I got accepted to the college I went to I started calling the recruiting coordinator and leaving voicemails. I talked to him a few times and kept calling and leaving voicemails. This dude knew me by name and the high school I went to before I ever stepped foot on campus. I was on the team before I ever shook the dudes hand. (Not really but basically) They had a tryout and I was selected with a few other guys. After I left the FCS school I started emailing the recruiting coordinator at CU. I just never was able to pay bills get into school and live my dream. I was an ignorant broke kid too proud to ask for help. The rules I followed... to me number 1 you have to look like a football player, secondly you have to have the attitude like you can play.. third you have to actually be able to play.. and four you can't take no for an answer.. Get real comfortable with the weight room and training. Go out there and get it.. sell yourself. If you're currently in high school, start playing like a fuckin animal watch highlight tapes and reproducing what you see. If this is your dream put it on the line... You will get a shot.

  • @clian8236
    @clian8236 7 років тому +94

    He got that Homer Simpson stache

  • @allencrisp3328
    @allencrisp3328 8 років тому +195

    I love the way he rags on NC State, he's completely right though, they're trash.

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +72

      They really are. And trust me, I get a lot of grief for hating on them since I went there and I live near Raleigh, but with all they put me through I think I have the right to do all the hating I want. Plus they make it easy, haha.

    • @snuhzaygaming4627
      @snuhzaygaming4627 7 років тому +1

      lol they beat FSU

    • @tez_foe4382
      @tez_foe4382 6 років тому +1

      @@snuhzaygaming4627 , Barely

  • @simoncarmona3025
    @simoncarmona3025 6 років тому +3

    I’m a 6’1 210 pound Linebacker going into my senior year and these types of vids really help me out and motivate me because I live in Rhode Island and we don’t get as many big college scouts over here. Thanks a lot for the tips in this video really appreciate it!

    • @dezrobeats
      @dezrobeats 4 роки тому

      Did you get a D1 offer?

    • @simoncarmona3025
      @simoncarmona3025 4 роки тому +1

      Dezro going into my senior year I had interest from many D2s and a few D3 schools. My senior year was gonna be my year to get recognized from a D1 but unfortunately I dislocated my shoulder during the first game and missed the rest of the season due to surgery. I’m in college at my state school rn which is a D1 and I’m waiting for walk on tryouts which have been postponed because of covid. This may have helped me though because I’ve grown to be about 6’1 and a half and now weigh 240 and in better shape! Appreciate the question and the interest!

    • @dezrobeats
      @dezrobeats 4 роки тому +1

      @@simoncarmona3025 great job man, it's very unfortunate that you got injured in your senior year, I know you will make your team and ball out!

    • @dezrobeats
      @dezrobeats 4 роки тому +1

      @@simoncarmona3025 I am currently going into football for the first time and I am a junior, I have been working, and I am currently assigned linebacker, I'm 6'2 and weigh 210, my dream is to get a d1 offer. Do you think that would be possible if I try my hardest and play to my max potential?

    • @simoncarmona3025
      @simoncarmona3025 4 роки тому +1

      Dezro appreciate it a ton fam!

  • @willbasaman8253
    @willbasaman8253 7 років тому +13

    "Usually they're looking for receivers and corners, basic positions." Damn man, that hurts!

  • @jeffsone5720
    @jeffsone5720 7 років тому +86

    www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-center
    Anyone who is seriously considering playing any sport at the NCAA level can find all requirements for eligibility at the link above. Do this as early in your high school career as possible. It is your responsibility as a walk on to have this taken care of well prior to your attending the school If you don't have this information before you even contact the school, it shows a lack of dedication and commitment and puts you at a tremendous disadvantage. This is coming from a parent of a walk on in the SEC.

    • @713db7
      @713db7 7 років тому +4

      What's your sons name?

    • @rickpimp1581
      @rickpimp1581 7 років тому +4

      Expanga doesn't even matter the parent is giving good advice. The only question that you got out of that entire information is " what's you're sons name? " jesus Christ 😭😂

    • @jki649
      @jki649 7 років тому

      Jeff Sone If you only have 14-15 core classes required by your senior year you can complete after graduation

    • @jeffsone5720
      @jeffsone5720 7 років тому +2

      Expanga - His name is Cooper Sone (#61) played LT in High School and has been moved to Center at Arkansas. Will be a redshirt Soph in 2017.

    • @WalkingCashRegister
      @WalkingCashRegister 7 років тому

      Are you on Hogville.net? I think iv'e seen you around there before.

  • @amitbhandari6030
    @amitbhandari6030 5 років тому +15

    minimum SAT score of 1800. MINIMUM SAT SCORE OF 1800!!! u can get into harvard with a SAT score like that

    • @timztraining2060
      @timztraining2060 4 роки тому +9

      This was most likely when the SAT was on a different scale😂

  • @jaleelennis7946
    @jaleelennis7946 8 років тому +13

    I joined the military straight out of high school. I know your 5 year clock is put on hold if you join the armed forces. But I am taking online classes while I am in the military. Does that make me ineligible?

  • @YoungPilot15
    @YoungPilot15 7 років тому +11

    " If you take more than 9 credits hours before you transfer to a D1 school" This is what screwed me

  • @tinymorty4636
    @tinymorty4636 4 роки тому +4

    this is great, im a sophmore in highschool and looking into my future, watching this video helps me prepare and i have time so this is great

  • @TheGuardiola122
    @TheGuardiola122 7 років тому +2

    The NCAA clearing house is a pain in the ass. They make it so hard to play, a lot of people I know were partial qualifiers, some kids were partial or non qualifiers because they didn't take 4 math classes in high school? the good thing about that is if you keep your grades up for a year you'll be qualified the next year.

  • @captainaverage4987
    @captainaverage4987 7 років тому +43

    what if you never played highschool football due to injury then transferring to a different highschool that same year? ive read online that its possible to play for a college team without high school experience. but when i asked my community college coach he told me i couldn't because i have no film. does it vary on what school you go to?

    • @rasul6741
      @rasul6741 5 років тому +12

      You got injured for 4 yrs?

    • @carlosgalindo1431
      @carlosgalindo1431 4 роки тому +3

      Just keep on grinding
      Everyone in this comment section wanna walk on and make a name of themselves. Just keep grinding for this

    • @BAMA-MAN256
      @BAMA-MAN256 2 роки тому +2

      Just grind bro I’m training to walk on with no high school film also just put in the work and thing will fall in place trust me

  • @harshh7711
    @harshh7711 6 років тому +1

    THIS GUY SAID U CANT BE WHITE TO BE A RB
    doesn’t matter about race long as u r passionate as fuck it’s possible
    Keep striving to ur goals I believe in you

  • @jax2433
    @jax2433 5 років тому +1

    Most people dont under stand the "eligibility clock" either. The common misconception is that your clock starts when you start the sport(practice/etc) THIS IS NOT COMPLETELY TRUE FOR ALL LEVELS OF THE NCAA. For D2/D3 there's a 10 semester rule that you have only your first 10 semesters to play STARTING FROM DAY 1 OF COLLEGE. Maybe these rules dont apply to d1 sports, maybe at that level the clock starts when you start like everyone believes.
    So lets assume you spent 2 years at a d1 level college and transferred to a d2/d3 school. Your clock subtracts the 2 years worth of semesters and you only have 2 years of eligibility. Lets say you finished your undergrad and decided to play in grad school, for d2/d3 you're basically out of luck.
    I hope this helps.

  • @hammysammy9128
    @hammysammy9128 6 років тому +2

    Watched this video many times and was surprised to hear that you tried out at NC State, as that’s where I always wanted to go (and do now) I played all through high school with no D1 offers and recently went to the walk on tryout and made the team! Glad we aren’t trash anymore too

  • @otrentertainment
    @otrentertainment 4 роки тому +8

    You’re a good person thank you

  • @giannimagdalen4642
    @giannimagdalen4642 6 років тому +11

    I’m trying out for Rutgers I’m a few years, thanks for he help!

  • @machgaming249
    @machgaming249 5 років тому +9

    I want to walk on at my local state university, I have some D3 Offers and 1 D2 but playing for a D1 Program is my dream. Any advice for contacting coaches?

  • @121deejay
    @121deejay 7 років тому +1

    be good in high school is a super easy way to get in to college.

  • @ccoolincc9178
    @ccoolincc9178 8 років тому +51

    how tf did this kid graduate at 16

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +67

      It's not that hard when you're home schooled. In a class setting you only learn at the speed the majority of the class learns, whereas when you're studying on your own you aren't hindered by anyone else. Think about all the times you already knew what the teacher was talking about but you still had to sit through an hour long class. It adds up to years of wasted time.

    • @froggy12000
      @froggy12000 7 років тому +2

      ccoolin cc for real

    • @XxTrickyShotzxX
      @XxTrickyShotzxX 6 років тому +1

      I did wasn't really that hard when you start school early

    • @tmlfan7785
      @tmlfan7785 5 років тому

      ccoolin cc kids do it all the time. High school is incredibly easy.

    • @johnjohnson9093
      @johnjohnson9093 4 роки тому

      Alot of this doesn't add up. Colleges like walkons because they are free fresh meat for the hamburger team.

  • @aaronreed5502
    @aaronreed5502 7 років тому +1

    I played 4 seasons at the D1 level at UNLV. Was a preferred walkon and earned a scholly. There are three ways to make a college team. (1) Get a scholly; (2) be a preferred walk-on; (3) actually try out. Everyone knows about the first way. You need film and have to big enough and good enough for a school to offer you. The third way everyone knows about. YOu don't need that much film, if any, to walk on with a real tryout. Problem with the try out path is only 2-3 people make the team, and you get on for spring practice. Once there for spring ball, you are on every scout team and get the shit beat out of you. We used to smack around the walk ons that had their tryout. The second way is when you are being recruited from high school, you have the size and skill, but not as much film. The coaches invite you to training camp in the fall as a member of the team and you are there without a tryout. You just have to earn a scholarship by performing on the field.

    • @WolvesFansince
      @WolvesFansince 7 років тому +1

      Aaron Reed ya but what if one of the tryouts are not getting beat up by starters and are actually competing with them?

    • @dominiqueosorio-davis6781
      @dominiqueosorio-davis6781 6 років тому

      Niggas go to UNLV for shoes and free cause it's definitely not to win.

    • @fmasaniai
      @fmasaniai 5 років тому

      What if you have 0 film?

  • @kacperk.3560
    @kacperk.3560 8 років тому +79

    Can I still make college even though Im from europe and Im already 20 years old ??

    • @ryanjelinek9868
      @ryanjelinek9868 7 років тому

      K

    • @StAtiKzHD
      @StAtiKzHD 7 років тому +20

      Wont make it in the NFL at 30...

    • @victordunson2393
      @victordunson2393 7 років тому +16

      Anthony Quintanilla might wanna do your research a couple guys have already and Brandon Weeden came in at 28

    • @StAtiKzHD
      @StAtiKzHD 7 років тому +7

      Victor Dunson couple guys doesn't give you a chance and they Brandon sucks and was 28...

    • @carlosg3799
      @carlosg3799 7 років тому +1

      no

  • @claytonlusby2505
    @claytonlusby2505 5 років тому +9

    I dreamt of being able to walk on at Ole Miss or Tennessee after my ACL injury. But the injury was worse than originally imagined. So congratulations to those young men who go out there as walk ons and make the team. You guys are an inspiration. Never let anyone say you can't do it. Dare to dream.
    Bro, if you can play the game and play it well, and have at least a C average, you'd be welcome on my team. Football has become too bureaucratic. You could be the best guy there and be disqualified over some bullshit conference or NCAA rule.🙄

  • @jackquinn9252
    @jackquinn9252 8 років тому +6

    I'm Irish and I've been playing ball in Dublin, I'm thinking of going to college in the states and my grades are very good, am I eligible

  • @Jordan-op3gb
    @Jordan-op3gb 7 років тому +27

    hey David, I'm new to your channel. I'm 17 years old. I run a 4.5 40 time, weigh 170 and I'm 5'9.I played football as a RB and want to be one in college. I consider myself a good player and I think I have what it takes to play at the next level. obviously weight is an issue as of right now. I have been lifting a lot more and putting on the right weight before I consider a walk on. like you, I desire to be in the NFL but I have a few questions. In terms of stats, what weight and 40 time should I have to have to get noticed? When is a good time in the year to walk on? do you think my height is an issue? btw I'm not white, haha. plz reply! i enjoy your content and just subscribed to your channel!

  • @TheHighlander242
    @TheHighlander242 7 років тому +4

    Hey guys, thanks for the input. Since I first asked, my son is now 6' 205 lbs. He's been hitting the weight room and even wrestled this year at 195lbs class. He's running a 5.0 40 but I'm hoping as he grows into his body and gets stronger that his time will also become quicker.

  • @Youngnino392
    @Youngnino392 7 років тому +1

    Life is hard unless u really prepared

  • @rstin_3
    @rstin_3 8 років тому +8

    I just got out of my freshman season and am finishing my freshman fall semester at an NAIA school and I am transferring to an NCAA D1 school for my freshman spring semester. I have good grades and ACT and have already been accepted to one of the schools im am considering walking onto. Is there anything eligibility-wise that I should be concerned about?

  • @bubblesmarquez6960
    @bubblesmarquez6960 7 років тому +5

    I have a question...how are you gonna go to the try outs without a schedule ? Like how many months before the try outs do you have to ask for the try outs before you have a schedule?

  • @TheHighlander242
    @TheHighlander242 8 років тому +43

    Good points! My son is LB at 14. He's playing varsity and he's 5'11" and 200 lbs. What's a good 40 time for him? BTW that's a cool shirt!

    • @kavariadams8920
      @kavariadams8920 8 років тому +13

      Get his weight down to 190 lean muscle or 200 lean muscle but 4.5-5 is good for someone his size

    • @logancormier9725
      @logancormier9725 8 років тому +2

      That's good, I'm 19 walking on at Liberty university for LB he's the same weight as me but most coaches look at his performance and strength

    • @logancormier9725
      @logancormier9725 8 років тому +1

      Good 40 time for linebackers(depending if he's inside or outside linebacker) inside LB- 4.7 or faster outside- 4.6/4.5 or faster

    • @swaggdocttaa
      @swaggdocttaa 8 років тому +1

      yo i went to lu last year i loved. Transfered to a juco for baseball this year though.

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +12

      Thanks! At 14 I wouldn't expect him to be that fast. If he's running a 5.0sec 40 or faster that is good for his age and size.

  • @nickuter4126
    @nickuter4126 4 роки тому +3

    Hey i know this is 3 years later but I'm wondering if i can walk on to a different college's team if i go to a college that has no football team

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  4 роки тому

      I'm 99% sure you can't play for a school if you aren't enrolled there

  • @brandon52294
    @brandon52294 7 років тому +1

    same thing happened to me at university of Memphis. Now I play D2 at Clark Atlanta University

    • @quay7906
      @quay7906 6 років тому

      brandon52294 what happened bro? I’m thinking about playing there to

  • @anonymousshovel
    @anonymousshovel 8 років тому +2

    How did you try out for the team? Did you have to contact the coach? Or is there somewhere you go to sign up?

  • @braedenhauf6442
    @braedenhauf6442 4 роки тому +1

    My problem is that my mom won’t let me play highschool ball

  • @rafaelcisneros9487
    @rafaelcisneros9487 7 років тому +1

    I'm 6'3 310lbs and all I have to do was show up to practice and made it

    • @quaver8652
      @quaver8652 4 роки тому

      Rafael Cisneros I’m 5’ 10 and 204lbs is that fine and I never played in a football team so I’ll basically just tryout will I have a chance on the team for a community college

  • @christortoriello2359
    @christortoriello2359 8 років тому +1

    I'm a freshman in college and im 6'3 220 and my 40 is about 4.56 I have a 34 inch vertical and my best trait is my hands. They are 11 inches. I did not play football in high school cause I tried out as a freshman and I was fat and out of shape so my coach made fun of me. I got in amazing shape in junior year but didn't play to spite my coach. Will an ok d1 team even look at me?

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +1

      If the stats you gave are correct then yes, those are pretty great numbers. I would just encourage you to train as hard in the gym and on the field as you can. I think you could get on a team with where you are now and definitely if you improve a little bit. Just make sure you're eligible to play.

    • @christortoriello2359
      @christortoriello2359 8 років тому

      +David Duncan so if I didn't play high school ball they would fine with it?

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +1

      As a walk-on, probably. I wouldn't tell them you didn't play though.

    • @christortoriello2359
      @christortoriello2359 8 років тому +2

      thanks for the advice ill let you know if i make it

    • @mandyro6668
      @mandyro6668 8 років тому +2

      +Chris Tortoriello I pray you make it.

  • @king6595
    @king6595 6 років тому

    Guys I will tell you all of this is completely true. I walked on coastal Carolina. I was 6'0 220 and tried out for linebacker and made the team but got cut right before the fall. I tried out again for running back and made the team and ended up playing a lot. It all depends on how you fall in the depth chart and a lottttttttt of politics involved with the game. If you dont make a team, do not be discouraged. Half of the time it is politics involved with making the team. The varsity flag football team I played with at the university, some of those guys were way better some of the guys that were on the main roster

    • @anthonynittolo2864
      @anthonynittolo2864 6 років тому

      I just saw this comment. I’m transferring into coastal Carolina for the spring. Have been going to tech because of high school grades. Can i message you for more info about your experience? I’m looking to tryout for them in the spring.

  • @gsolomon6665
    @gsolomon6665 7 років тому +2

    This is great advice 👌🏾

  • @ShadowF305
    @ShadowF305 7 років тому +1

    I started my clock without even knowing that once you go full time
    It starts . Regardless if you’re an athlete or not . So when after i played juco and it was almost time to transfer , all this information that my d1 clock would be up hit out of no where . I️ wasn’t playing football for the first year or so. D2 is easier cause you can start and stop your clock

  • @ethanlock7694
    @ethanlock7694 8 років тому

    I'm a 230 pound 6'0-6'1 center/guard in high school football(15 years old) I have played pretty good and play up for my senior team I also play for a provincial team (in Canada).

    • @ethanlock7694
      @ethanlock7694 8 років тому

      Do you think I have a chance?

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому

      You're big enough, just make sure you get as fast and strong as you can and keep learning the intricacies of your position.

    • @ethanlock7694
      @ethanlock7694 8 років тому

      +David Duncan thanks

  • @cinema6r845
    @cinema6r845 4 роки тому +1

    I'm 5'9 and weigh 150. I have speed but never played for a team. I was homeschooled. I want to be a RB at UGA. Who should i contact?

  • @EnvyOw
    @EnvyOw 6 років тому +3

    Can I Play For a college team if I never played in highschool?

  • @gatman18
    @gatman18 7 років тому

    Came across your channel and I love it. A combination of football and lifting, two things I love. Subscribed immediately.

  • @couragelk9428
    @couragelk9428 3 роки тому

    What if you're 19 and didn't play any high-school ball?

  • @WackJallis
    @WackJallis 7 років тому

    I feel like you're an exception because you went to college so early at just 16 years old instead of 18 like most high school seniors. I walked on at my college (missouri state, and yes i made the team) and faced really no problems when it came to eligibility.

    • @WackJallis
      @WackJallis 7 років тому

      Btw. I would not classify myself as a great athlete by any means, but if you show you know what you're doing and do everything at 100% (even a short sprint back to the line) that will make you a lot more desirable.

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  7 років тому

      I think I must have done a bad job at communicating this in the video, but the reason I had eligibility issues is because I was home schooled and went to a juco college first. Not a traditional route to college. I put all my focus on learning the game and performance metrics so I was in great shape when I got to State but that didn't matter. Also, Chad Jamison the recruiter told me if I was at State than I would be eligible because the school's academic standards are much higher than the NCAA's. If he hadn't told me that I likely would have put a lot more time and effort into making sure I was eligible, which is the main reason I have so much disdain for NCSU.

  • @Djjvideos10
    @Djjvideos10 4 роки тому +1

    see now this is crazy.. I was looking up videos on how it is like to walk on D1. I am a D3 football player (6'1 155) but I am transferring to.. NC STATE! I am trying to walk on because I don't want to let my dreams die just yet.

  • @okokulus
    @okokulus 4 роки тому +1

    I’m 15 and skinny but my dream is to play football and I wanna know if it’s too late

    • @kenderathonyi5475
      @kenderathonyi5475 4 роки тому

      Hey man never too late. Work hard and live your dream 💪

  • @MckProductions
    @MckProductions 7 років тому +21

    Thanks uncle rico

  • @mosesskjei9314
    @mosesskjei9314 7 років тому +2

    Graduating high school at 16 is tragic, unless u are a freak athlete, u won't be playing college football at age 16 or 17, like I'm 18 as a senior in high school lol

    • @CammyD415
      @CammyD415 7 років тому +2

      Moses Skjei that's my situation and it trust me it sucks because I'll never know my full potential

  • @kingmorningstar4941
    @kingmorningstar4941 6 років тому

    Pretty simple to me. Transfer to a college outside of the ACC. Preferably a Independent.

  • @TheRealChris1993
    @TheRealChris1993 8 років тому +4

    Can you be eligible if you do not have a high school diploma but a G.E.D. ?

  • @bantingbroncos8014
    @bantingbroncos8014 4 роки тому

    I’m a junior and haven’t seen the field yet and think I might have to walk on.

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  4 роки тому

      Go for it, if you're good you'll probably make it

  • @ajmealing15
    @ajmealing15 5 років тому +2

    Hey man I'm in a different situation looking to walk on somewhere. I'm wanting to walk-on as a grad student, do you think this process would be much different?

  • @jrwc14
    @jrwc14 6 років тому

    What about if I wanna start out at a junior college been out high school for 6 years never took the ac tho I got a tryout tho filled out my app and my fafsa I still feel I shld go to the try out so I get my foot in the door I got a possible landscape opportunity then I can collect unemployment for the fall and winter it wld be hard cuz I wld have to pay for everything but cldnt I power save what the institution cost is it’s 4, 0000 and some dollars If I’m making 500 dollars a week working 50 60 hours a week plus I went to a community college way back outta high school for no sports never had to take an act and they asked if any athletes were there at the orientation so my question is junior college is practically then same two years so my question I cld just pay my own way go to the walk I. Try out right I mean it’s the harder route but I feel like it’s worth a shot

  • @AirsoftFD
    @AirsoftFD 8 років тому +3

    Did you play football in highschool too? I was homeschooled as well and homeschooled kids weren't allowed on public school teams until the year after i graduated... I went to public school For my 9th grade year and played football and alternated between RB/WR/CB. I was looking at going to a walk on tryout next year when I go into my 4 year university after getting my associates degree at a community college. I'm only 5'8" and 155lbs right now. I was really good at CB my freshman year, but because of my size, they had me at RB more than anything. I'm a little short to be a CB or WR, but do you think I'm a decent size for a RB? When I played freshman year, I was only 5'1", 120lbs. Thanks, Joey

    • @AirsoftFD
      @AirsoftFD 8 років тому +1

      Also I'm a white guy, so I might be denied the position before I even tryout. Haha. (That's BS btw that they told you that. There are countless white guys who are awesome running backs. Id say the moron didn't know what he was talking about)

    • @AirsoftFD
      @AirsoftFD 8 років тому +1

      Yeah... I wasn't a very big kid. My whole family is really short

    • @AirsoftFD
      @AirsoftFD 8 років тому

      Freshman in highschool

    • @tylu6337
      @tylu6337 7 років тому

      Joey Fisher word

  • @Marcell.Lovett
    @Marcell.Lovett 8 років тому +12

    David do you think I can walk onto a D3 without any high school film?

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +12

      Yes, if you're good enough to play then definitely.

    • @kevinjones2745
      @kevinjones2745 7 років тому +5

      Bro D3 is nerds playing football

    • @machomansavage2824
      @machomansavage2824 6 років тому +11

      You don't even need film for a d3 😂

    • @king6595
      @king6595 6 років тому +4

      Easily. D3 isnt even ran through the NCAA so all the regulations he was talking bout has nothing to do with you

    • @inappropriatecontent2589
      @inappropriatecontent2589 6 років тому +8

      There are D3 teams that can absolutely steamroll D2 teams. The division isn’t necessarily a rank of how good the team it, it’s how much money the college chooses to invest in the sport

  • @championmatthewjones
    @championmatthewjones 7 років тому +1

    I've never played football by my 40 without cleats is a 4.68 and my squat is 550, bench 350, deadlift 590. Do you think I can get any attention from coaches?

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  7 років тому +1

      Those are great numbers, so yes, but keep in mind even if you're extremely athletic you will get burned if you don't develop actually football skills. Also, don't tell coaches you don't have experience, just develop the skills now and don't mention it.

    • @championmatthewjones
      @championmatthewjones 7 років тому

      David Duncan thank you so much. How can i work on developing football skills when I don’t have a team to work with right now?

    • @WolvesFansince
      @WolvesFansince 7 років тому

      Matthew Jones you might have to work on your own on the field or contact some players that play for the team to train with you

  • @b50productions
    @b50productions 3 роки тому

    Bro thank you so much for this video

  • @joeylafko1003
    @joeylafko1003 2 роки тому

    i really regret not playing football in high school. im a gym rat run a lot but i want to play football in college. i have no experience, its a far stretch, but i want to try. i want to give it my all and want to at least try.

  • @davidsion2151
    @davidsion2151 7 років тому +1

    what happens if ive studied through highschool overseas but still played in a league?

  • @skyehedrick9099
    @skyehedrick9099 6 років тому +3

    I walked on the field way back in Kansas. I had a lot of issues because I was out of state!!! I ended up getting a semi scholarship and was second string LB. found out I was playing and still paying a lot of cash to the school. I told my dad I wanted to finish my senior year in state to take some of the headaches away. Guess I was right he was wrong!!!

  • @MrBarbec
    @MrBarbec 7 років тому

    I have multiple scholarship offers can I still be screwed over like this our does this not apply to me?

  • @tristonsiskron5133
    @tristonsiskron5133 8 років тому +1

    Hey I have a question I'm a senior in high school how do I find out or who do I need to contact to find out when the college I am going to has their football tryouts

  • @Unknown-im6cd
    @Unknown-im6cd 6 років тому +1

    I'm 15 and I live in London I already play but even div 2 looks hard

  • @alenkocer390
    @alenkocer390 3 роки тому

    I was a college football walk-on and I did a scholarship! D2 and naia is a good place

  • @randomaccount6370
    @randomaccount6370 7 років тому +4

    You're right about what you said they decide on. It's annoying because the 40 yard dash is pointless for most positions lol I have friends including myself that have perfect field speed but less than elite 40s but it 100% doesn't effect on field performance for us. I run down wr's with top 40's when mine sucks lol

  • @Anthony-ld6np
    @Anthony-ld6np 3 роки тому

    What happens if you took a semester off during COVID? Appeal? Looking to transfer into my 4th year at a Mountain West school

  • @dylanthevillain1666
    @dylanthevillain1666 7 років тому

    Crap I homeschooled too and couldn't find any high school teams that would let me play for them. I graduate this semester but am waiting a year before I go to college.

  • @theundedkiller
    @theundedkiller 8 років тому +2

    I'm a guard/left tackle. do I have any chance of making the team? I'm planning to be a walk-on from belgium. So do I have to be a US citizen to be elligeble?

    • @mandyro6668
      @mandyro6668 8 років тому

      karan patel nope.. u can walk on still

    • @abzal-falaz6813
      @abzal-falaz6813 8 років тому

      karan patel just check the schools requirements, if you're accepted to the school and you're in talks with the coaching staff (try to sign papers for records) then you'll be fine

  • @mateoreyes6163
    @mateoreyes6163 5 років тому

    I really wanna play football at any level even if I have to walk on but I feel like I won’t even be able to walk on because I am not strong enough

  • @jdhbph7890
    @jdhbph7890 8 років тому +2

    Hi I'm a junior in high school and I am a kicker what kind of stuff do I do to get a colleges attention like tape of me just kicking field goals? And how long should my field goal range be for d1 or d2 college?

    • @tommyglodo4495
      @tommyglodo4495 8 років тому

      Jdhbph try to go to the kohl's kicking camp

    • @jdhbph7890
      @jdhbph7890 8 років тому +1

      Tommy Glodo thanks

    • @huntermacduff8724
      @huntermacduff8724 8 років тому

      Jdhbph go to kicking camps

    • @bigdawg1586
      @bigdawg1586 8 років тому

      Being a kicker for d1 is harder to make since they don't use as many

  • @kylefailing5157
    @kylefailing5157 8 років тому +1

    Is there any way for me to play college ball if I started a program called running start which lets me take college classes for two years to get my AA degree and diploma at the same time? I've read up on all the comments to try and figure it out myself, but there isn't enough information for me to know about my situation. I have also read up on NCAA requirements for this. But they all just mention graduating high school. I'm 17 and half way done with my first year in this program.

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому

      If you are still in high school I do not believe that program will start your play clock. I would still call the NCAA to confirm that, though.

    • @kylefailing5157
      @kylefailing5157 8 років тому

      Thank you! I'm contacting them and my local high school coach

  • @EMPIntros
    @EMPIntros 7 років тому

    Basicly the same thing happened to my brother, except he was academically eligible.

  • @daniellarmitage5324
    @daniellarmitage5324 6 років тому

    Ok so lots on info. Do you have like a bullet point of everything you need to be eligible and to walk on/try out?
    My son is HS Senior. He’s a wide receiver. No film from his Junior year because of an injury. Trying to get some this year.
    He’s 6’4” 180 (lean and ripped) Pretty fast. Runs the 40 under 4.6. Vertical is about a 36 (don’t even know if that matters)
    I don’t know if we should go for a D3 school or go for a D1?? When does this process start?
    Thank you for all of your help!

  • @SkullSnatcher99
    @SkullSnatcher99 7 років тому

    I'm facing the same problems at Georgia Southern. The coaches don't even give two shits about any of the walk ons and some of my friends that have walked on the team said that the walk ons get treated like shit and don't see the field. I was thinking of going to tryouts in the fall and I'm confident I would make the team but I just don't know if it'll be worth it

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  7 років тому

      If you're going to get anywhere as a walk-on you'll have to be as good or better than the starts to get noticed. If you don't think you can do that it probably won't be worth it.

  • @kylew9549
    @kylew9549 4 роки тому

    This is helpful, I want to play football (im a freshman) and everyone in my highschool who play football are the cocky jocks who think their high tier because their dad played in highschool and I just don’t want that drama lol

  • @avileroen692
    @avileroen692 5 років тому

    Wait guys I play football for 2 years in highschool and also I play D-lineman what should I do to get recruited?

  • @jed6448
    @jed6448 8 років тому +5

    Would it be different if you are from the UK? Im thinking of walking on but I could try to get a scholarship from the GB team could that work?

    • @rosshutchison1146
      @rosshutchison1146 8 років тому +2

      JordanFro i didnt know there was a GB team?

    • @bigdawg1586
      @bigdawg1586 8 років тому +1

      JordanFro it would be way harder

    • @KitMcIntoshSJ
      @KitMcIntoshSJ 7 років тому

      JordanFro I'm thinking of trying to get a scholarship to a d1 team in a few years, or if that doesn't work then walk on. you can walk on, just like clay Matthews and Jordi Nelson did. menelik Watson is from Manchester and only played 20 odd games before getting drafted. you can walk on and be great if you're determined

    • @saulgarcia7083
      @saulgarcia7083 7 років тому

      JordanFro yea be a kicker. white people(american) suck at that real bad

    • @KitMcIntoshSJ
      @KitMcIntoshSJ 7 років тому

      JordanFro where in the UK are you from? just curious cos I'm gonna try make the GB team too

  • @ldprod8990
    @ldprod8990 4 роки тому

    Homeschooled my entire life. I can catch, juke and truck, but I’m undersized (5’10”) and white. Do I even have a chance if I walk on somewhere like penn state? Is there something that I need to do to be eligible because I’m homeschooled?

  • @mustangjosh9133
    @mustangjosh9133 7 років тому

    I'm guessing the case for baseball I'm 21yrs old 6'1" 165lbs and I'm a outfielder with a pretty good arm and I want to play college ball

  • @cedrichairston8277
    @cedrichairston8277 8 років тому

    what if you didn't take the sat in high school but you attend a community college for 2 years can you still walk on to a team.

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +1

      That pretty much what I did and I was ineligible because of it. I would advise you to look into all the rules regarding your transfer yourself, but I believe you will need to earn an associates degree, a certain GPA, and certain number of total credits before you leave the junior college. Also, the rules are very different depending on what division you are going to play for and there are specific conference rules in addition to NCAA rules.

  • @quoteaffluence7407
    @quoteaffluence7407 7 років тому

    Never even occurred to me that eligibility rules would be a factor. Thought this would be for JUCO transfers and other countries.

  • @bandogang8069
    @bandogang8069 7 років тому

    Hey if I didn't go to college yet but I finished school in 2015 could I still go be a walk on ?

  • @goobscraggy7939
    @goobscraggy7939 4 роки тому +1

    I’m trying to walk on Detroit Mercy’s lacrosse team

  • @Kirbyyk
    @Kirbyyk 2 роки тому

    How do you walk on with no game film

  • @gabegomez417
    @gabegomez417 7 років тому

    Hey david is it possible to be a walk on without any high school football experience? Because i consider myself a exceptionally good player im fast but i dont know if i could play ball in college

  • @JCBeats__
    @JCBeats__ 7 років тому

    I am 18 have no experience in football but I think i can make it on a team. I weigh in at 177 lbs I am 5'7 1/2. I lift around 115 pounds but it seem i can do more then that. Please anyone help me get on a right path to play football.

    • @beardedsoul7845
      @beardedsoul7845 7 років тому

      JC Beats You gone have to do a lot... no football IQ you can try to walk on but with no back ground gotta have some ability bc coaches don't want to teach that much at college level

  • @haisydaisy1031
    @haisydaisy1031 3 роки тому

    That sucks fuck, hope you have found balance with this life changing experience

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  3 роки тому

      I've found other things to pursue so I'm mostly over it at this point. Only a little bitter now lol

  • @mattwain8397
    @mattwain8397 7 років тому

    I'm a rugby player from South Africa still in high school though but I wanna come over to the USA and try it out any suggestions on what I should do when it comes to trying nfl out

  • @aidand.7911
    @aidand.7911 4 роки тому

    How often do college teams get completely unqualified walk ons? Like never played football before, or played a different position in highschool, or sucked in highschool but still tried out?

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  4 роки тому +1

      Lol pretty sure it happens a lot. But you'll have to actually be pretty good now

    • @aidand.7911
      @aidand.7911 4 роки тому

      @@davidduncan1226 lol thats cool. I watched Greater a few nights ago and was annoyed at the fact that the description of the movie called Burlsworth a talentless player, even though in highschool he went all state. But it got me thinking about this

  • @JohnDoe-td7mu
    @JohnDoe-td7mu 8 років тому +3

    Thanks for the advice. I'm starting my senior year, but because of an injury, I am unable to actually play. I have no film from Junior year, so most likely I'll have to take the Walk On route. I'm 16 (I know I'm young, I skipped a grade), 5'7 190 (still growing, so there's no telling how big I'll be come next year) but don't really know my 40. What would you suggest be a good 40 time? Also, will not having any film available too negatively impact me?

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +2

      If you're walking on no film is ok, your 40 time will depend on what position you play. What do you play?

    • @JohnDoe-td7mu
      @JohnDoe-td7mu 8 років тому +1

      David Duncan RB

    • @davidduncan1226
      @davidduncan1226  8 років тому +3

      You could probably walk on if you run a 4.6 or better but it would be best if you could get it at or below a 4.55 if you want to play on a D1 level.

    • @JohnDoe-td7mu
      @JohnDoe-td7mu 7 років тому

      So it's me again. I will be attending NU, and was wondering when and how frequently it is a good time to contact the coaches. I was thinking around a month before I enroll (late August) and about once a week from then on; however I was told that I should contact the coaches as early as now, and contact him about every 2 weeks to keep him posted. What do you suggest.
      Also, who would be better to contact? The head coach, or the RB Coach (who's also the head of recruiting), or both? Thanks.

    • @amarismith9175
      @amarismith9175 5 років тому

      John Doe hey bro i know its been 2 years but how it go? I’m at a Juco right now, a year removed from my senior year of high school and i plan on transferring to University of Wisconsin this fall to walk on. Any advice? I been trying to contact coaches and recruiting assistants but no response yet. I also didn’t play this year with my Juco team due to team’s structure overall. I also think thats a good thing I didn’t play this past season due to me being fresh but it also could hurt due to rust. But yeah if you could give me some advice, tell me how your journey went, and where you’re are now I’d greatly appreciate it bro

  • @Kayodegbadebo
    @Kayodegbadebo 3 роки тому

    so i am trying to walk on at unt this fall semester but i am not sure how would i be able to do that or would i have to wait till the spring semester after the season?