Did you have dreams of playing college sports, but gave up because you didn't receive a scholarship? According to the NCAA, only 2% of high school athletes are awarded some form of athletic scholarship to compete in college. The accomplishments of star athletes are celebrated, but WPTV found three underdogs who have worked hard to keep their dreams alive on the football field. Jeff Love, FAU football's director of player personnel, described the make-up of a walk-on.
CONF | OVR | PF | PA | |
---|---|---|---|---|
8-0 | 11-3 | 369 | 287 | |
8-0 | 11-3 | 542 | 249 | |
7-1 | 9-4 | 415 | 313 | |
6-2 | 10-3 | 512 | 374 | |
4-4 | 7-6 | 415 | 419 | |
4-4 | 6-7 | 384 | 365 | |
4-4 | 5-7 | 212 | 269 | |
3-5 | 5-7 | 414 | 445 | |
3-5 | 4-8 | 359 | 443 | |
3-5 | 4-8 | 285 | 306 | |
2-6 | 4-8 | 281 | 406 | |
2-6 | 3-9 | 210 | 343 | |
1-7 | 3-9 | 253 | 428 | |
1-7 | 2-10 | 208 | 269 |