D3 to D1: Will Straka’s Recruiting Journey

From D3 to Boston College: Will Straa shares how he leveled up through grit, strategy, and smart recruiting moves.In this episode, we sit down with Boston College linebacker and AthletesU co-founder Will Straka to unpack his incredible journey from a small-town D3 program to playing Power Four football. He dives deep into the reality of gray shirting, what really separates athletes at different levels, and how outreach (yes, emails!) opened unexpected doors in the transfer portal.