The Easiest Way to Become a D1 Running Back... (Follow This Blueprint)

Introduction & Channel Promotion00:00:00

KJ Howard introduces a step-by-step plan for high school freshmen aiming for D1 recruitment, emphasizing how this advice can differentiate them. He then promotes his channel, the 'desiress crew', email list, and merchandise, all geared towards helping athletes elevate and dominate.

KJ Howard's Personal Journey to D100:01:39

KJ shares his unique experience of not starting in high school football despite playing D1. He recounts being a backup throughout high school, running track in college briefly, playing at a junior college (JUCO), walking on at Ohio University and earning a scholarship, transferring to Lock Haven, and now training for the NFL/XFL/CFL Pro Day.

The Importance of Choosing the Right High School00:02:49

KJ explains that a crucial first step is choosing the right high school. He recounts realizing his middle school wasn't breeding D1 talent and decided to move to live with his dad and attend a private school that had just won a state championship. This decision was pivotal in his athletic development and exposure, highlighting that playing for a strong program helps athletes stand out to college recruiters.