By position
Final year = seniors and grad students at four-year colleges, sophomores at junior colleges. Some come back for another season; most move on.
Defensive back
552 programmes
2,248 / 11,265
in their final year
Offensive line
552 programmes
1,964 / 9,884
in their final year
Defensive line
552 programmes
1,900 / 9,339
in their final year
Wide receiver
552 programmes
1,703 / 8,703
in their final year
Linebacker
552 programmes
1,555 / 8,039
in their final year
Running back
551 programmes
845 / 4,749
in their final year
Tight end
540 programmes
691 / 3,195
in their final year
Quarterback
552 programmes
573 / 3,082
in their final year
Specialist (K / P / LS)
548 programmes
604 / 2,870
in their final year
ATH
39 programmes
8 / 56
in their final year
By division
D1
NCAA Division I
231
programmes · median roster 108
1.1% of players from outside the US and Canada
D2
NCAA Division II
149
programmes · median roster 114
0.4% of players from outside the US and Canada
D3
NCAA Division III
202
programmes · median roster 110
0.5% of players from outside the US and Canada
NAIA
NAIA
51
programmes · median roster 116
0.4% of players from outside the US and Canada
JUCO
Junior college (NJCAA)
16
programmes · median roster 88
1.5% of players from outside the US and Canada
Where players come from
1% international, 0% Canada, 99% US (players with a listed hometown).
- 1TX7,353
- 2FL4,829
- 3CA3,660
- 4OH3,594
- 5PA3,395
- 6GA3,389
- 7IL3,268
- 8NY2,846
Find your spot
Calldup matches you with men's football programmes in your divisions and regions, shows how many players at your position are in their final year at each one, and gives you the coaches' published contacts with an email drafted for you.
- ✓ Programmes ranked by turnover at your position
- ✓ Coach contacts exactly as each school publishes them
- ✓ Contact dates and eligibility for every division
What coaches look for, by position
Quarterback
- Accuracy and ball placement at all levels of the field
- Decision-making and reading coverage
- Footwork and mechanics in the pocket
- Arm strength and release
- Pocket movement and extending plays
- Leadership and command of the huddle
Running back
- Vision and patience
- Acceleration and top speed
- Contact balance and running through tackles
- Ball security
- Pass protection
- Receiving out of the backfield
Wide receiver
- Route running and getting separation
- Hands and catching in traffic
- Speed and acceleration
- Release against press coverage
- Run after the catch
- Blocking effort
Tight end
- Blocking in line and on the move
- Catching and route running
- Size and strength
- Run after the catch
- Versatility (in line, wing, slot)
Offensive line
- Size, length and strength
- Footwork and balance
- Hand placement and technique
- Pass protection set and anchor
- Run blocking and finishing blocks
- Awareness against stunts and blitzes
Defensive line
- Get-off at the snap
- Hand use and pass-rush moves
- Strength at the point of attack
- Pursuit and effort
- Size and length
Linebacker
- Reading and reacting to run and pass
- Tackling
- Taking on and shedding blocks
- Coverage ability
- Blitzing
- Speed and range
Defensive back
- Speed and change of direction
- Man and zone coverage technique
- Ball skills
- Tackling and run support
- Recovery and closing speed
Specialist (K / P / LS)
- Consistency and accuracy under game conditions
- Leg strength (distance, hang time, kickoff depth)
- Get-off and operation time
- Snap speed and accuracy (long snappers)
- Coverage ability
Sources
- 2026-27 NCAA Division I Manual - NCAA
- 2026-27 NCAA Division II Manual - NCAA
- 2026-27 NCAA Division III Manual - NCAA
- NCAA Recruiting (Eligibility Center) - NCAA Eligibility Center
- Becoming an NCAA Student-Athlete as an International Student - NCAA Eligibility Center
- High School Students (Prospective Student-Athletes) - NAIA
- International Students (Prospective Student-Athletes) - NAIA
- PlayNAIA - NAIA Eligibility Center - NAIA
- NJCAA Handbook - Bylaws 2026-27 (9-9-26) - NJCAA
- 2026-2027 NJCAA Sports Procedures Chart (9-9-26) - NJCAA
- Guide for Two-Year Transfers 2025-26 (published December 2025) - NCAA (linked from njcaa.org)
- Recruits FAQ - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Athletics
- College Recruiting and Club Tournaments - USA Volleyball
- 2026-27 Division I FBS Football Recruiting Calendar - NCAA
- 2026-27 Division I FCS Football Recruiting Calendar - NCAA
- 2027 AFCA Convention - American Football Coaches Association
Counts from each programme's latest varsity roster on the schools' own sites. Not rankings. Latest rosters as read on 2026-10-15. A programme with players in their final year isn't a promise of a spot - coaches decide.