Behind the Blueprint: Wes Drake, Director of Player Personnel, North Texas

On this episode of Behind the Blueprint, I sit down with Wes Drake, Director of Player Personnel at North Texas, to talk about his fast rise through the recruiting world and the lessons he's learned along the way. From unpaid internships to working at schools like Houston, TCU, and Northwestern, Wes shares what separates great programs and how his philosophy has evolved. We also dive into what he looks for in high school versus transfer portal talent—and how he's shaping the future at North Texas.