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Gridiron Athletics — Class of 2026 Recruiting

YOUR CHAPTERSTARTS ONTHIS FIELD.

Earn your scholarship. Earn your roster spot. Earn your story. The program that built 23 NFL draft picks in 8 years starts with one visit.

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01 / THE GRIND

BEFORE THESPOTLIGHTTHERE'S THE WORK.

Every champion you've watched on Saturday started in a dark weight room at 5:30 AM on a Tuesday. The grind isn't glamorous. It's the foundation everything else is built on.

Our program runs 11-month training cycles. No off-season. No shortcuts. If you're looking for easy, this page isn't for you.

Athlete doing early morning sprint drills on a dark empty field with track lights
5:30 AM. Every day.
Whiteboard covered in football play diagrams Xs and Os in a dark film room
Film never lies.
Athletes in ice bath recovery tubs after intense training session
Ice bath at midnight.
110%Every rep. Every set.
94%Scholarship Rate
23NFL Draft Picks
4.8Avg Team GPA
#3National Ranking
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02 / GAME DAY

WHEN 80,000PEOPLE HOLDTHEIR BREATH.

The grind earns you Saturday. The sacrifice buys you that moment when you look into the stands and find your family, and everything you gave up makes perfect sense.

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Conference Champions
7
Conference Championships
41
All-Americans
180+
Scholarships Awarded
12
Bowl Game Appearances
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"I had 14 offers. Gridiron was the only program that called me on a Sunday night to talk about my future — not just my 40 time."

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Marcus T.
WR · Class of 2024 · Now at NFL Camp
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"My dad drove 6 hours for the official visit. When we left, he told me this was the place. He was right."

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Devon C.
OL · Class of 2023 · Academic All-American
03 / THE STAFF

THEY ANSWERON THEFIRST RING.

Our position coaches don't hide behind recruiting coordinators. They pick up the phone. They know your film. They know your name.

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4 WRs drafted
Offensive Coordinator / WR

Coach Darnell Hayes

12 yrs Division I

"I answer on the first ring for the right player."

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6 DL drafted
Defensive Line Coach

Coach Rafael Moreno

9 yrs Division I

"Your first step is your scholarship."

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8 RBs drafted
Running Backs Coach

Coach James Whitfield

15 yrs Division I

"I've seen it all. Show me something new."

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3 DBs drafted
DB / Special Teams

Coach Tanya Brooks

7 yrs Division I

"The best DBs are students first."

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04 / THE GLORY
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The Full Journey

SCHOLAR.ATHLETE.GRADUATE.

94% of our student-athletes graduate on time. The cap and gown goes over the letterman jacket. That's not a coincidence — it's the program.

Official Visit — Class of 2026

THIS IS WHEREYOUR STORYGETS WRITTEN.

One weekend. Walk the tunnel. Meet your coaches. Feel the stadium. Recruits who visit commit at 3× the rate of those who don't.

No commitment required. Visits available Spring & Fall 2026.

12 visit spots remaining for Spring 2026