The biggest predictor of success in college football is playing multiple sports in high school. 28 of 32 first-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft were multi-sport athletes. As a former college coach, this was a major factor in recruiting. Players with diverse athletic backgrounds develop better movement, coordination, and competitiveness. Jeremiah Smith and Isaiah Bond were state champion sprinters. Riley Leonard had the talent to play college basketball. Tyler Warren played in the Little League World Series and had a hoops mixtape that went viral. Multi-sport athletes stand out. They adapt, compete, and win at a different level. Specialization is overrated. #multisport #cfb #collegefootball