If you’re a high school football player trying to get recruited, your profile is your first impression. Whether it’s on GridironStuds, Hudl, Twitter, or anywhere else — it needs to grab a coach’s attention fast and deliver the right information.

Let’s break down exactly what college coaches are looking for when they view your profile — and how you can build one that increases your chances of getting noticed and recruited.

✅ 1. Real Name, Not Nickname

First things first — make sure your name is clear, consistent, and searchable. Use your real first and last name. Avoid using nicknames or Twitter handles that have nothing to do with your identity.

Tip: Use the same name across all platforms (GridironStuds, Hudl, Twitter, etc.).

📍 2. Key Measurables Front and Center

College coaches are scanning for quick info. Your height, weight, position(s), 40 time, and class year should be clearly listed — no digging required.

Include these basics:

• Height / Weight
• Graduation Class
• Position(s)
• 40-yard dash (laser or hand-timed, label it)
• GPA and SAT/ACT (if available)
• School and City/State

Optional but helpful:

• Wingspan / Arm length
• Shuttle / L Drill / Vertical
• Bench / Squat / Power Clean numbers

🎥 3. Highlight Video: Your Golden Ticket

No matter how good your stats look, coaches want to see you play. Your highlight video should be:

• The first link on your profile
• Under 5 minutes
• Your best plays first
• Labeled with your name, number, position, and school
• Updated every season

💡 Pro Tip: Use GridironStuds to house your highlights and let coaches know when you’ve added new clips.

📊 4. Game Stats That Show You Produce

Even if you don’t have monster numbers, include relevant stats that help show your role:

• Tackles, INTs, PBUs (for DBs)
• Pancake blocks, sacks allowed (for linemen)
• Rushing yards, receptions, TDs, etc.

Coaches love production over hype.

🧠 5. Academics Are a BIG Deal

Think GPA doesn’t matter? Think again. A borderline recruit with a 3.5 GPA often gets picked over a more talented player with a 2.1. Coaches don’t want to deal with eligibility issues.

List:

• GPA
• Core GPA (if possible)
• SAT/ACT scores
• Honors or AP classes

📱 6. Social Media That Works FOR You

Your Twitter/X and Instagram accounts should look like a digital résumé, not a meme page.

What coaches like to see:

• Training videos
• Game clips
• Offers (tag the school and coaches)
• Positive quotes or messages
• Engagement with teammates or coaches

What coaches hate to see:

• Cursing, drama, reposted fights
• Complaining about playing time
• Retweeting non-football content 24/7

Clean it up or set your account to private if needed.

🧭 7. Recruiting Status: Keep It Updated

Let coaches know where you stand:

• Are you getting looks? List your offers, interest, or visits.
• Tag colleges you’ve visited or camps you’ve attended.
• Add your contact info — phone number and email — and your high school coach’s contact too.

🔁 Final Thoughts: Update It Monthly

Don’t create your profile and forget it. Update your stats, film, and offers regularly. Coaches love active, serious athletes.

💥 Bonus: Use GridironStuds for Maximum Exposure

The GridironStuds App was made to help athletes like you get seen by coaches. Use it to:

• Post your film
• List your measurables and GPA
• Get evaluations
• Stay on college coaches’ radar

If you’re not on it yet, download the app today and start building your profile the right way.