NSR offers hope for unsigned 2016 prospects

The NCAA’s one-week early signing period is officially over.

Thousands of high school seniors, including dozens of National Scouting Report prospects, signed National Letters of Intent to play sports at NCAA Division I and II universities.

But what about the thousands of high school seniors who didn’t sign early? Is there still hope for them?

Absolutely.

Most high school seniors don’t sign NLIs until the regular signing period. The regular period for football and soccer doesn’t begin until Feb. 3. The regular period for all other sports begins April 13.

Football players have a two-month period in which to sign. Basketball players have one month to sign with Division I universities and 3 ½ months to sign with Division II schools. All other athletes have 3 ½ months.

Yes, you still have time. However, time is running out.

Here’s some advice:

• If you have made a verbal commitment, you should be in good shape. But keep in mind that neither verbal commitments nor verbal offers are binding. Both you and the coach can change your mind before you sign an NLI, a legally binding contract between you and the university. Hopefully, that won’t happen.
• If you have received verbal offers but have not yet committed, you need to narrow your choices as soon as possible. Once you find the best college fit – academically, athletically and financially — you should commit.
• If you have not received verbal offers, you should be in constant contact with college coaches. Call them. Set up campus visits. Arrange interviews. You need to convince those coaches why they should make you an offer – if they still have roster spots and scholarships available.
• If you are not speaking directly with college coaches, you are not being recruited. It doesn’t matter how many emails you have received or how many questionnaires you have filled out. You need to be proactive. Again, call, visit, interview and sell yourself to coaches.
• If you are not receiving emails or questionnaires, you aren’t even on the recruiting radar. You could be in serious trouble. If you haven’t done so already, call or email the NSR scout in your area – contact information appears on www.nsr-inc.com — and arrange for a free evaluation.

NSR has received hundreds of requests from college coaches still seeking 2016 prospects in all sports. Many Division I coaches already have finished recruiting but, depending on the sport, many have scholarships remaining. There are also lots of roster spots available at Division II and III schools.

Remember, recruiting is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – a small window of opportunity – and you need every advantage you can get.

NSR can give you that advantage.