Thanks for keeping a running tab on these players and where they are headed.

You are welcome. I think it important for, not only the players to be recognized for their accomplishments, but to also know how many Kentucky High School players are playing college football and at what level.

 

Plus, Coach Jackson likes to tell other colleges how great Kentucky football players are.

Look close and see how the overwhelming majority are freshman, and after the first year a lot of them figure it out that they are not going to see the field, so they do not come back the next year. If you are not getting any money or very little and your are not going to play, why put in all the work for almost no chance of playing. Every year more and more leave the program until there are about a dozen seniors.

I just looked at an NAIA schools roster and 46 FR last year. Then only 23 SO and it goes down every year. I still believe many small schools use football as an enrollmemt booster. No way a program needs 46 kids in a class unless most drop off the team.

Very good info!! What's your take on a school with 156 football players and a male enrollment of only 700 boys? This is around 20% of every male student are on the FB team!

 

That's sounds like a NAIA school. If I was looking at a school I would definitely look at the roster size. NAIA schools bring in a lot of players. The problem with NAIA and most D2 it costs a lot and a large number of players won’t see the field or travel, but will have a big debt to pay back especially if they red-shirt. NAIA is very competitive, If a player was not an All area or All district caliber of player the chances of being a major contributor is low. Sports/Athletes is what NAIA schools rely on the keep the doors open. On average NAIA schools will offer double (D1-D2 schools) the amount of sports.

That's sounds like a NAIA school. If I was looking at a school I would definitely look at the roster size. NAIA schools bring in a lot of players. The problem with NAIA and most D2 it costs a lot and a large number of players won’t see the field or travel, but will have a big debt to pay back especially if they red-shirt. NAIA is very competitive, If a player was not an All area or All district caliber of player the chances of being a major contributor is low. Sports/Athletes is what NAIA schools rely on the keep the doors open. On average NAIA schools will offer double (D1-D2 schools) the amount of sports.

You are right NAIA school. I know the numbers are close to 25% of all students at D3 are playing a sport. NAIA may be much higher than that!!

I have been through the recruiting process with 2 already and currently going through with a third. One committed to play for Morehead State the other played 2 years at Union then walked-on the Louisville. The third has been recruited by schools from D1 FCS to NAIA. We have basically narrowed our decision to EKU, Uindy and Lindsey Wilson.

 

All I can say is first, be honest with yourself. There is a difference from being recruited and not recruited, that includes walk-ons. A recruited walk-on (Preferred) is a lot different from being a true walk-on. In the case of the school with 156 players remember only about 62 will travel and 55 will actually play on a given Saturday. This is not to discourage anyone from following their dream of playing college football, but now it cost real money. Read the small print and be honest with yourself about your ability to actually play at the next level. Remember, this is college not HS…college coaches have one priority, WIN !!!

I have been through the recruiting process with 2 already and currently going through with a third. One committed to play for Morehead State the other played 2 years at Union then walked-on the Louisville. The third has been recruited by schools from D1 FCS to NAIA. We have basically narrowed our decision to EKU, Uindy and Lindsey Wilson.

 

All I can say is first, be honest with yourself. There is a difference from being recruited and not recruited, that includes walk-ons. A recruited walk-on (Preferred) is a lot different from being a true walk-on. In the case of the school with 156 players remember only about 62 will travel and 55 will actually play on a given Saturday. This is not to discourage anyone from following their dream of playing college football, but now it cost real money. Read the small print and be honest with yourself about your ability to actually play at the next level. Remember, this is college not HS…college coaches have one priority, WIN !!!

I have been through this and found all you are saying to be 100% true. Offer PWO at FBS schools and Muti FCS full rides. Heck even a gray shirt. At the end of the day what is best for the kid school is very expensive. it's hard to walk away from free for an unknown PWO or come enroll (pay) we will put you on schorlship next spring.

As of right now:

 

FBS - 26

FCS - 15

D II - 2

D III - 3

NAIA - 15

 

Total - 61

 

Good information. What I don't understand (or at least is not prevalent) is why several players from KY do not consider going the JC route to gain 1. another 1-2 seasons of development 2. additional exposure since our State (at least not NKY) is not heavily recruited for football. There are some great advantages if players are open to leaving the area for a shot at getting recruited by a bigger school later. The Big 12, Pac 10, Mountain West, Big Sky and other mid-large conferences are heavy recruiters of JC players.

 

Many times people think of JC players as having poor grades and "have to" go to these types of schools when in many (if not most) have satisfactory, if not great grades but just need that additional exposure. Kansas and California JC's have some great schools that have a strong track record of placing players at D1 and D2 schools. At the end of the day the D3 and NAIA schools are going to be there if things don't work out in terms of getting that prized D1 offer. Just something to consider but the bottom line is I give kudos to ANY player pursuing is dream to continue playing football at ANY level.

I have been through this and found all you are saying to be 100% true. Offer PWO at FBS schools and Muti FCS full rides. Heck even a gray shirt. At the end of the day what is best for the kid school is very expensive. it's hard to walk away from free for an unknown PWO or come enroll (pay) we will put you on schorlship next spring.

 

I agree, What's good about some programs they offer open schollies to derserving players currently on the team. Parents just have to ask alot of questions and get educated about the schools they are looking at.

I have been through the recruiting process with 2 already and currently going through with a third. One committed to play for Morehead State the other played 2 years at Union then walked-on the Louisville. The third has been recruited by schools from D1 FCS to NAIA. We have basically narrowed our decision to EKU, Uindy and Lindsey Wilson.

 

All I can say is first, be honest with yourself. There is a difference from being recruited and not recruited, that includes walk-ons. A recruited walk-on (Preferred) is a lot different from being a true walk-on. In the case of the school with 156 players remember only about 62 will travel and 55 will actually play on a given Saturday. This is not to discourage anyone from following their dream of playing college football, but now it cost real money. Read the small print and be honest with yourself about your ability to actually play at the next level. Remember, this is college not HS…college coaches have one priority, WIN !!!

 

I think these are all very good points, but one thing I would like to add, is the school and academic programs the right fit for the student/athlete. I know of way too many cases where someone goes to a college just for football, and after a season or sometimes less, doesn't enjoy the college experienece and transfers out. It is very tough your first year from going from the "big dog" in high school, to the little "puppy" in college starting over. Many players have a hard time with this and must fight through to stay with it. If the player is not happy with the overall school experience, they do not stay very long. Sometimes not easy to find a good fit at the smaller level, a lot of visits and speaking with coaches and administrators help.

CJ Hill and Justin Carter from John Hardin are both going to the University of Findlay.

List updated.

Jalen Acree of Fankfort has committed to West Virgina State University.

Don't see this here but didn't Frankfort's Jalen Washington accept a PWO to Louisville?

Don't see this here but didn't Frankfort's Jalen Washington accept a PWO to Louisville?

He's on the list in the first post of the thread.

Jalen Acree of Fankfort has committed to West Virgina State University.

Added.