Something To Think About

Unless you are talking about a Division I School, most of the small colleges will give you a look as a walk on.

Since most college teams have limitations on the number of players they can invite to pre-season camp, you will probably need to wait until school begins. At that point, ask to get a shot as a walk-on. If there is a uniform and a locker, you will get a look at most schools.

You may need to prove yourself on the scout team, but this is a great way to make yourself known to coaches and take away the edge that the other players will have that attended camp. Because the scout team runs the opponent's offense or defense, the playing field is level.

Hustle, go hard on every play in every drill of every practice and make plays. Have a can-do, winning attitude and you will at least be noticed. Get good grades and stay in school - this will put you ahead of many others who will not make the grade. Work hard in the off-season and if the school has spring ball, that will be your chance to get a look on "your side of the ball" since there will probably not be a scout team.

I've coached at Division III and Division II. I currently coach part time at a D II school.

I really cant speak from experience at the Div I level, but I think many of the same things would apply. You could contact the coaching staff at the school and see what their policies are with walk-ons.

I have always been around programs where the number of players we could invite to camp, due to the cost of meals and lodging, was limited. Once school begins, there's no cost to the school.

Again, check with your school to be sure.