📌 CORE TRANSFER PORTAL ASSESSMENT — HJ GRIGSBY III
6’1 | 190 | RB / ATH
Illinois—High School Product | 3 Years Eligibility Remaining
Explosive, speed-first athlete with versatility, open to early contributors, special teams upside.
🔍 STRENGTHS
Explosive Athlete:
• Burst through creases, effective in open field
• 4.4 speed indicates high-level separation ability
Versatility:
• Can line up in multiple positions (RB, slot, jet motion)
• Return ability — adds special teams value
Size + Build:
• 6’1 frame with room to add strength
• Long strider and smooth runner
📉 AREAS TO SHOWCAS E
1. Clean Footage on Inside Runs:
Programs want to see decisiveness vs. contact.
2. Pass Protection Technique:
Defensive reads & kick-slide fundamentals elevate playing chances.
3. Route Poles + Hands:
Show consistency catching in traffic.
✔️ NEXT STEPS — TRANSFER PORTAL PLAN
🔹 Immediate Actions (This Week)
- Portal Profile Update:
- • Put complete film on Portal with clear RB HW highlights
- • Add positional splits (inside run, outside run, screen game)
- Film Cut Pack:
- • 60–90s Top Plays
- • 3–5 min Positional View
- • 30s Pass Protection Breakdown
- Recruiting Email Template:
- Send to RB coaches with film links, measurables, character note, academics, eligibility.
- Contact List Build:
- Target programs with lost RBs & fit offensive scheme (see Top Spot List).
📍 TARGET SCHOOL CRITERIA
✔ Needs immediate RB depth
✔ Speed/athleticism valued (spread / RPO / outside zone concepts)
✔ Track record of developing RBs & early contributors
✔ Quality exposure opportunities (games, NIL market)
🏈 TOP SPOT LIST — RB OPENINGS TO RESEARCH
(Division I FBS Programs first, then Competitive FCS)
⭐ FBS — POTENTIAL MATCHES
Group of 5 / Midsize Power 5
- UCF – Spread RPO, RB production needed
- USF – Lost key RB production; open depth
- FAU – Versatile backs thrive, strong passing game
- Appalachian State – Zone heavy; speed backs welcomed
- Boise State – Outside zone / spread fit
- San Diego State – Physical program, adds value on ST
- Memphis – High tempo, needs dynamic playmakers
- Tulsa – RB opportunities available
- Temple – Open depth chart
- Western Kentucky – Balanced offense, room to compete
🎯 Power 5 — Situational Fits
- Iowa State – RB group turnover
- Colorado State – Offensive rebuild, needs playmakers
- Arizona – New regime, RB competition
- Nebraska – Depth chart openings
- Indiana – RB volume exists, competition welcomed
🏆 FCS — IMPACT OPPORTUNITY
- North Dakota State Univ. – RB pipeline, platform to shine
- James Madison University – Athletic RB candidates
- Montana State – Competitive offense
- South Dakota State – Spread/RPO fit
- Eastern Washington – Space to showcase speed
- Villanova – Balanced offense, push for touches
💼 OUTREACH STRATEGY
📧 Email Script (Coach Template)
Subject: Transfer RB Opportunity — HJ Grigsby III (3 yrs elig, 4.4 speed)
Coach [Last Name],
I’m HJ Grigsby III, 6’1 | 190 RB with 3 years eligibility remaining. I bring explosive speed, versatile skill set (run/pass/protection), and special teams value. I’d love to compete for a role in your offense.
Film Links:
• Top Plays — [Link]
• Positional Breakdown — [Link]
Measurables:
4.4 speed | Agile open field run style | Hard-nosed competitor
Would love to discuss how I can contribute and learn more about your program.
Respectfully,
HJ Grigsby III
(815) 600-0798 • contactcollegecoaches.com
• RecruitRef — searchable NCAA coaching database RecruitRef
• CollegeCoaches.us — searchable directory by division College Coaches
(Many of these require account access or subscription — which you can export to CSV and paste directly into your spreadsheet.)
📌 HOW TO USE THIS SYSTEM
✔ Import contacts from your chosen database.
✔ Filter to RB coaches / recruiting coordinators first (email + social handles).
✔ Fill in columns: First Contact, Method, Response Status, Notes.