How to Transfer Your Player from High School to College

Before you had offers. Before the lights, the crowds, the college dreams. You had this: your high school tape.

Welcome to Year 2 of Road to Glory and the start of your recruiting journey. This tape? It’s your shot to impress. Every snap, every challenge, every play matters. College scouts are watching, so make it count.

If you created a high school team in Team Builder, now’s the time to bring them in. Load up your squad, rep your colors, and make the journey yours, from the very first snap.

Every player's path starts somewhere. Your first decision? Do you want the stars handed to you or are you ready to fight for them? Elite. Blue Chip. Contributor. Underdog. You set the stakes in the climb that comes with it.

Next, choose your position: Quarterback, halfback, wide receiver, mike linebacker, or cornerback. It's your game. Play it your way.

Next up, it's time to define how you play by choosing your archetype. This year, Road to Glory has even more options to match your style. At quarterback, you might stand tall as a Pocket Passer, or keep them guessing running the option as a Pure Scrambler. At cornerback, you can jam routes as a Bump and Run CB, or lock down the edge as a Boundary Corner. Every archetype has its strengths. Pick one that fits how you want to win.

Then it's time to bring your player to life. Build your look, rep your number, and make the name on the back of your jersey mean something.

Now, it’s time to build your dream board. Your Top 10 colleges. These are the programs you're chasing. The schools you want to impress. Pick your favorites: the powerhouses, the underdogs, or the schools that just feel like home.

Before each game, your coach sets the tone with a handful of key moments that could define your tape. These aren't just plays; they're opportunities. Nail them, and they make your reel. Every moment adds to your Tape Score, and that’s what scouts care about. That's what gets you seen.

Some schools might want a little extra proof. They’ll ask for a Highlight Moment—a tougher challenge where you’ve only got one shot. Pull it off, and it could boost your offer. Come up short, and their interest might fade.

Every week, things shift. Some schools start showing more interest; others go quiet. As your Tape Score builds, so does the pressure to focus. You’ll cut your school list from ten to your top three.

But here’s the thing: if a school’s not interested, that offer might not look like you expect. Stick with them, and you might end up a walk-on or buried third string. So choose wisely. Play where you’re wanted or prove them wrong.

You've narrowed it down to your top three schools. Now pick the one you'll call home. One hat, one decision, and one step closer to winning a national championship.

And with that, your tape is done and your high school journey is over. Now the real work begins, and your road to glory is just getting started.

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