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Short summaries of the rules and decisions that come up along the way. Every page lists its official sources.

Rules checked Oct 20, 2026. Organized by topic, for any graduating class and any state.

Camps, Satellite Camps & Junior Days

How college football camps and junior days work, what coaches can and can't do there, and how to pick the right ones.

How to build a football highlight reel and full-game film that coaches will actually watch.

Height, weight, 40, shuttle and more: how to report them honestly and where verified numbers come from.

What coaches look for on film at each position group, and how to present yourself.

Verbal vs. written offers, the December and February signing periods, and aid at every level.

The House settlement for football: 105-player D1 rosters and the new age-based eligibility clock.

Who pays, what you need first, and when FBS and FCS football visits can happen.

How junior college football (NJCAA and California) and prep/postgrad years work, and what they do to your eligibility clock.

What high school football players headed to D1 must report, and what is not allowed.

NFL Draft eligibility, testing the waters, agents, and other pro football routes.

The D1 football transfer window and what college transfers mean for high school recruits.

What paid recruiting services, combines and "exposure" camps can and can't do, and the warning signs.

Core GPA, eligibility by level and the 10/7 rule.

When football coaches can contact you, freshman through senior year.