2024 Football Recruiting Hotbeds Aren’t a Surprise

Ok, The Hype Magazine team knows my favorite season of the year isn’t based on climate…it’s FOOTBALL season!!! With questions popping up in the college ranks about what’s happening with Coach Dion’s Colorado castoffs, I’m trying to figure out where the highest recruited regions land in 2024 as regards new players. The year 2023, like its predecessor 2022, has shown that some areas of the country are particularly fertile grounds for recruiting top football talent. Here’s an analysis focusing on the top regions for college football recruiting and there aren’t a lot of surprises…the data kinda follows the stereotypes we hear in the streets.

Southeastern United States: This region, particularly states like Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, remains a powerhouse in producing college football recruits. The Southeastern Conference (SEC), known for its football prowess, heavily recruits these areas. High schools in these states have a reputation for a high level of competition and producing athletes who are not only physically ready but also well-coached in the intricacies of the game.
Texas: Texas has always been at the forefront of high school football, providing a rich recruiting ground for colleges. The state’s high schools are known for their intense focus on football, with state-of-the-art facilities and large coaching staffs that resemble college programs. The Big 12 and SEC schools often recruit heavily from Texas due to the high level of talent and competition found here.
California: The West Coast, with California at its heart, is another critical area for college football recruiting. The state’s diverse population and numerous high-profile high school programs produce players with a wide range of skills suited to various collegiate schemes. Pac-12 schools, in particular, benefit from their proximity to this talent pool, though in recent years, programs from other conferences are increasingly making inroads into California.

Recruitment Trends and Insights:

Increased Competition: There is growing competition among colleges to attract top talent from these key regions, leading to an earlier recruitment process.
Impact of Transfer Portal: The NCAA transfer portal has added a new dimension to recruiting, with colleges not only focusing on high school athletes but also on seasoned college players looking for new opportunities.
Technological Advancements: The use of technology in scouting and recruiting has increased, with programs using sophisticated software to analyze player performances and potential.

The recruitment landscape is continually evolving, influenced by changes in regulations, the emergence of new programs, and shifts in the strategic priorities of college teams. Coaches and recruiters are always on the lookout for the next top player, making high school football in these regions highly competitive and scrutinized.

The Casinoenligneguru team helped me out and prepared a report that displays the relative positions and trends of the leading regions in the US for recruiting American football players. The popular trends for 2024 suggest continued high activity in Texas, Florida, and California, with increasing interest in Georgia and Ohio.

Region	2023 Recruitment Rank	2022 Recruitment Rank	Popular Trends in 2024
Texas	1st	1st	High
Florida	2nd	2nd	High
California	3rd	3rd	High
Georgia	4th	5th	Increasing
Ohio	5th	4th	Increasing

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.