Recruit Knowledge with Omar Porter

Hitting some questions parents have asked with things changing in recruiting.

We're sitting down with one of the top DBs in the nation, Samari Matthews, as he talks about his mindset, motivation, and what drives him to be great. His parents also join us to share their perspective on the recruiting process, family support, and what it takes to navigate this journey.

This episode is taking a different angle on recruiting and helping students. We sat and talked with long-time school counselor and youth advocate Juan Cherry. A conversation about what students need to be successful and other topics. Check it out!!

While visiting UNC had a chance to talk with former Kings Mtn and current UNC WR Kobe Paysour. Kobe talked about transition from high school to college and other things. Take a listen.

Demerio Houston former Shelby High, Southern University and current Winnipeg Blue Bombers DB joins us. He talks about his high school recruiting process. Also his time at HBCU Southern University and now the CFL. He's a great young man with a great story. Check it out.

Jalin Moore (App St), Chris Willis (App St/ECU, Tre Harbison (NIU), and Justin Foster (Clemson) talks about their football journeys. From high school to college to some pro experience. And spoke on life after sports being more than an athlete and other topics.

SAT/ACT dates, Jr Days, and missing opportunities from schools looking for bigger offers.

Talking camp season and staying in contact with coaches. Starting right in classroom and more.

Greensboro College DLineman Adam Webber talks about his D3 journey and experience. And he give you insight into D3 football.

North Carolina A&T Sophomore WR Zach Leslie talks about his recruiting journey. Getting hurt Sr year at Burns High School to Palmetto Prep to A&T. His story will push players to keep pushing through it all.

Virginia Tech LB Dax Hollifield talking about his freshman year experience.

Talks about early signing period. Also, making visits count, taking ACT/SAT, and Junior Days ahead.

Understanding football isn't a must in life. So feeling entitled and work at your craft and more.

In this episode were talking about college visit, having things in order and NFL questions that can help a high school player prepare.

Talking about the start of the season and Senior without offers not panicking. Also, making sure training and camps translate to the field. And start getting ready for ACT/SAT.

Talking about camp decisions, love for the game, mindset...etc.

Davidson College football player Jacob Camp talks about study he's doing on students playing multiple sports. Also, talks about his injury while in college and still being part of team.

Talking with Crest High School and Toledo commit Evan Davis. Getting to know the kicking side if things.

Be careful of people wanting to latch on to your athlete. Also, don't just rely on coach to take your kid to camp. You take him/her or make arrangements.

Ways to find out are you D1 and is it ok to call college coaches

Army All American Dax Hollifield and Virginia Tech Signee giving information about his recruiting process

Getting coached at camp and learning from coaches. Also, picking right camps and be developed.

Knowing the things you need going to camps. And story about students walking on to teams.

Taking the ACT/SAT more than once. And doing research on coaches to get information to send your film out.

Building relationships with coaches that are reaching out to you is important. Like who likes you in recruiting.