WHAT IS THE RECRUITING TIMELINE?

All divisions are on a slightly different recruiting timetable. In Division 1 more and more schools are recruiting college transfer students first. Then moving on to fill open spots with incoming Freshmen. Because the transfer portal opens in November, this slows the process down for most High School Seniors. It used to be that many players were committed in their Junior year. Now it is not uncommon for top level players to make their commitment in the spring of the Senior year.

Division 2 colleges and universities are typically the next to finish up their recruiting classes. Some Division 2 colleges and universities will have prospects verbally commit during the summer, but most will finish during the fall or spring of their senior year. Division 3, NAIA and Junior Colleges recruiting typically continues into the winter and spring of a student-athlete’s senior year of high school. If you are not on track with this timeline, do not panic, these are general guidelines and every college and university has a different situation.