What vertical jump do you need for D1 football?
The short answer
For D1 football, the vertical jump coaches filter on depends on position — Skill (WR / CB / S / RB / ATH) around 32"+ → 34"–40"; LB / DL / RB around 30"+ → RB/LB 32"–38", linemen 26"–32". Full per-position tables below.
Academic filter for the same division: GPA floor 2.3, scholarship-track 3.0, elite 3.6.
vertical jump by division
Full comparison across every division we have sourced data for. Roster floor · scholarship band · elite band.
LB / DL / RB
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 30"+ | RB/LB 32"–38", linemen 26"–32" | — |
Skill (WR / CB / S / RB / ATH)
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 32"+ | 34"–40" | — |
D1 only — no published divisional recruiting standard below D1. FBS camp-attention bar / camp-standout range for LB, DL, and RB.
Source: nextcommit.ai (Apr 2026)
Honest caveats
- • These are entry zones, not hard cutoffs. A player one tick below the floor can still make a lineup with strong academics, position scarcity, or a program fit no one else spotted.
- • Numbers reflect the 2025–26 post-House recruiting landscape. Roster caps and revenue-sharing status vary by program.
- • Coaches filter on the metric before they filter on character — but character, film, and outreach are what turn a filter-pass into an offer.
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What vertical jump do you need for D1 football at lb / dl?
D1 football coaches filtering at lb / dl start around 30"+ at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to RB/LB 32"–38", linemen 26"–32". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What vertical jump do you need for D1 football as a skill player?
D1 football coaches filtering as a skill player start around 32"+ at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 34"–40". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
How were the D1 football vertical jump numbers sourced?
nextcommit.ai (Apr 2026)