If you’re a high school football player trying to get recruited, your profile is your first impression. Whether it’s on GridironStuds, Hudl, Twitter, or anywhere else — it needs to grab a coach’s attention fast and deliver the right information.
Let’s break down exactly what college coaches are looking for when they view your profile — and how you can build one that increases your chances of getting noticed and recruited.
✅ 1. Real Name, Not Nickname
First things first — make sure your name is clear, consistent, and searchable. Use your real first and last name. Avoid using nicknames or Twitter handles that have nothing to do with your identity.
Tip: Use the same name across all platforms (GridironStuds, Hudl, Twitter, etc.).
📍 2. Key Measurables Front and Center
College coaches are scanning for quick info. Your height, weight, position(s), 40 time, and class year should be clearly listed — no digging required.
Include these basics:
Height / Weight
Graduation Class
Position(s)
40-yard dash (laser or hand-timed, label it)
GPA and SAT/ACT (if available)
School and City/State
Optional but helpful:
Wingspan / Arm length
Shuttle / L Drill / Vertical
Bench / Squat / Power Clean numbers
🎥 3. Highlight Video: Your Golden Ticket
No matter how good your stats look, coaches want to see you play. Your highlight video should be:
The first link on your profile
Under 5 minutes
Your best plays first
Labeled with your name, number, position, and school
Updated every season
💡 Pro Tip: Use GridironStuds to house your highlights and let coaches know when you’ve added new clips.
📊 4. Game Stats That Show You Produce
Even if you don’t have monster numbers, include relevant stats that help show your role:
Tackles, INTs, PBUs (for DBs)
Pancake blocks, sacks allowed (for linemen)
Rushing yards, receptions, TDs, etc.
Coaches love production over hype.
🧠 5. Academics Are a BIG Deal
Think GPA doesn’t matter? Think again. A borderline recruit with a 3.5 GPA often gets picked over a more talented player with a 2.1. Coaches don’t want to deal with eligibility issues.
List:
GPA
Core GPA (if possible)
SAT/ACT scores
Honors or AP classes
📱 6. Social Media That Works FOR You
Your Twitter/X and Instagram accounts should look like a digital résumé, not a meme page.
What coaches like to see:
Training videos
Game clips
Offers (tag the school and coaches)
Positive quotes or messages
Engagement with teammates or coaches
What coaches hate to see:
Cursing, drama, reposted fights
Complaining about playing time
Retweeting non-football content 24/7
Clean it up or set your account to private if needed.
🧭 7. Recruiting Status: Keep It Updated
Let coaches know where you stand:
Are you getting looks? List your offers, interest, or visits.
Tag colleges you’ve visited or camps you’ve attended.
Add your contact info — phone number and email — and your high school coach’s contact too.
🔁 Final Thoughts: Update It Monthly
Don’t create your profile and forget it. Update your stats, film, and offers regularly. Coaches love active, serious athletes.
💥 Bonus: Use GridironStuds for Maximum Exposure
The GridironStuds App was made to help athletes like you get seen by coaches. Use it to:
Post your film
List your measurables and GPA
Get evaluations
Stay on college coaches’ radar
If you’re not on it yet, download the app today and start building your profile the right way.
Chad Wilson is a college football recruiting expert and creator of the GridironStudsApp which allows high school football players to gain exposure to college football coaches and fans. Wilson is a former college football player for the University of Miami (92-94) and Long Beach St. (’90-’91) and played briefly for the Seattle Seahawks (’95). He is also a former youth and high school football coach for over 15 years most recently for 5-A State of Florida Champs American Heritage. He runs All Eyes DB Camp a defensive back training company located in South Florida IG: @alleyesdbcamp. Wilson’s oldest son Quincy plays in the NFL for the New York Giants and his younger son plays cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
