Behind the Blueprint: Owen Hoehn, Director of Player Personnel, Central State University

In this episode of Behind the Blueprint, I sit down with Owen Hoehn, Director of Player Personnel at Central State, to explore what roster building looks like at the Division II level. Owen shares how taking on real responsibility at a young age has shaped his approach to recruiting, evaluation, and retention, and why relationships matter even more when resources are limited. He also breaks down how he identifies under-the-radar talent through the portal, JUCO, and high school ranks, plus the intangibles he values most when prospects visit campus. Before we dive in, a quick word from our partner, Coach Portal. Coach Portal is a platform built by coaches, for coaches, designed to simplify the job search and help coaches stay up to date on opportunities and job movement across college football.