As you’ve probably learned from our previous article (see article), NCAA and individual colleges set minimum GPA and SAT/ACT requirements that must be met in order for an athlete to be eligible for recruitment. You can find the NCAA minimum requirements here and NAIA requirements here. When an athlete falls below these minimum standards, no school can recruit the athlete no matter how talented he is. If you don’t meet the minimum academic requirements for recruitment or the requirements for your top choice, there are still a few paths to play college football.