Social media is an amazing tool that has taken over the lives of many people. It is how people stay in touch with family and friends, stay on top of the news, instant communication, access a wealth of knowledge, and much more. Many young athletes honestly believe that social media is the best avenue to … Read more
We have all heard the stories about spring sports and the basketball tournaments, but we haven’t heard very much about how this pandemic is affecting college football. I guess the main concern we need to address is the fact that there is no off campus or face to face recruiting happening. Make no mistake, recruiting … Read more
Official visits and even unofficial visits are a critical time for athletes in the recruiting process. How they go most times determines if the athlete will receive a scholarship offer. Visiting with a college coach and taking a tour of the university helps athletes figure out if the school is the right fit for them. … Read more
The recruiting process is tough. It’s difficult to know if a college coach is interested in you or not You may get personal letters from a college coach inviting you to a camp, combine, or just telling you they have received your videos. But that doesn’t show whether or not a college coach is interested … Read more
Many people believe they have the abilities to be a college football scout. But it’s not as easy as some may suspect. Even the best ex-football players and coaches can struggle to be a successful college football scout. National Scouting Report’s Director of Expansion, Larry Perrin, and a former college football scout explains, “football scouting … Read more
The 2017 National Football League draft will begin tonight with the first round picks starting at 8:00 p.m., EST. Over the years there have been many memorable moments. Some draft picks have turned out to be epic fails, while others are great NFL draft steals. We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 NFL draft … Read more
University of Alabama tight end, O.J. Howard, is gearing up for the 2017 NFL draft. Howard stands 6 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 251 pounds, and is an exceptionally gifted athlete. His stats at Alabama and the impact he made in the 2015 National Championship game alone have propelled him to be a top NFL … Read more
At every NCAA level, football rules are changing to make the game safer for athletes. In March, the NCAA Football Rules Committee sat down and proposed rule changes for the 2017 football season. Many rules were discussed, but three rule changes will more than likely be seen this upcoming season. However, the rule changes will … Read more
The NCAA approved a study in 2014 to explore the effects of concussions on athletes. Here are their findings, so far: Student-athletes removed from play immediately after suffering a concussion return to play roughly two days faster than those who continue to play after the injury. Student-athletes hesitant to report concussions are not only doing more … Read more
The American Football Coaches Association hosts a national convention every year with the goal to improve football coaches through education, interaction, and networking. This convention is one of the largest networking events for college football, with more than 6000 coaches attending the four-day event every second week in January. This year, like every year, National Scouting Report … Read more
