Episode 12 — Recruiting, NIL, and the Next Generation: Inside Football University with Erik Richards

In this episode of TUFF Talk, Coach P sits down with Erik Richards, Managing Partner of Football University and National Scouting Director for the Navy All-American Bowl, for a powerful conversation about the changing world of football.We dive deep into:🏈 How recruiting has evolved at the high school and college levels💰 The real impact of NIL on today’s student-athletes📈 What it truly takes to get on the radar of college programs and pro scouts🎓 How Football University helps develop and expose the next generation of talent🔥 And how the road to the NFL Draft really begins long before collegeErik breaks down myths, shares insider perspective from years of evaluating elite talent, and explains how families can better navigate the new era of exposure, branding, and opportunity in football.If you’re a parent, coach, or athlete trying to understand recruiting, NIL, and what the future of football really looks like — this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.🎙️ Tap in, take notes, and share this with someone chasing the dream the right way.