Flag Football Recruits Take Note: New Scholarship Pathways Emerge
As the inaugural 2028 season approaches, top programs are setting their sights on talented flag football recruits. The University of Nebraska, led by coaches Liz and Katie Sowers, is offering a limited number of scholarships for its Power 5 program. In the NAIA, Ottawa University, Kansas, is a national powerhouse with up to 12 scholarships available. Keiser University, Florida, and Midland University, Nebraska, are also actively recruiting flag football talent. Meanwhile, UT Arlington is developing its program, although scholarships have not yet been announced. For athletes in Texas, the NYSPHSAA's flag football pilot district expansion creates new opportunities for scholarship seekers. The Erasmus Hall Dutchmen, a top AA program in Brooklyn, is a prime example of a team that could benefit from these emerging pathways. Recruits can take concrete action by researching these programs and reaching out to coaches to discuss potential opportunities.