The NFL College Outreach Program is proud to partner with Game Plan to offer mobile-first education covering the NFL draft process, important values gained through college football, how to maximize college resources, role models to look up to, and more. This eLearning-based curriculum is available to all participating college football programs at no cost to your institutions.
THE COURSES
COURSE 1
NFL Draft Evaluation Process: Draft Eligible
An introduction for seniors and draft-eligible prospects to the NFL scouting process and how to view their journey from a scouts perspective.
COURSE 2
NFL Draft Evaluation Process: Upperclassmen
Education for underclassmen on how to increase their valuer as a potential prospect from the moment they step on campus.
COURSE 3
Maximizing College Resources
Instruction for athletes on how to best use resources on their campus to their advantage.
COURSE 4
Values Gained Through College Football
Highlights how what an athlete learns on the field can translate to their success off the field.
COURSE 5
Role Models
An in-depth look at the journey to success of notable former football players and their transition into life after sport.
COURSE 6
CAC Evaluation Overview
An explanation of how the NFL College Advisory Committee is a service to assist you with your draft decisions.
COURSE 7
Scott Pioli's Advice to Draft Prospects
Learn what scouting personnel look for when evaluating college players from NFL personnel executive, Scott Pioli.
COURSE 8
Marc Ross - Film Study (Wide Receivers)
Provides advice and guidance on how to navigate the journey as a Wide Receiver.
COURSE 9
Marc Ross - Film Study (Running Backs)
Provides advice and guidance on how to navigate the journey as a Running Back.
COURSE 10
Marc Ross - Film Study (Cornerbacks)
Provides advice and guidance on how to navigate the journey as a Cornerback.
COURSE 11
Marc Ross - Film Study (Safeties)
Provides advice and guidance on how to navigate the journey as a Safety.
COURSE 12
Marc Ross - Film Study (Defensive Line)
Provides advice and guidance on how to navigate the journey as a Defensive Lineman.
COURSE 13
Marc Ross - Film Study (Linebackers)
Provides advice and guidance on how to navigate the journey as a Linebacker.
COURSE 14
Marc Ross - Film Study (Tight Ends)
Provides advice and guidance on how to navigate the journey as a Tight End.
COURSE 15
Marc Ross - Film Study (Quarterbacks)
Provides advice and guidance on how to navigate the journey as a Quarterback.
COURSE 16
Marc Ross - Scouts and the Postseason
For players to understand the draft process and timeline so that they can be at their best when scouts are watching most closely.
COURSE 17
Marc Ross - Player Decisions
Understand what elite draft prospects should take into consideration when before, during, and after the NFL Draft.
COURSE 1
Scott Pioli's Advice to Aspiring Coaches & Scouting Personnel
Learn from Scott Pioli's advice to college coaches and administrators who strive to coach at the next level.
COURSE 2
Marc Ross - Defensive Film Study
Marc Ross provides advice and guidance on how to navigate Defensive Film Studies.
COURSE 3
Marc Ross - Offensive Film Study
Marc Ross provides advice and guidance on how to navigate Offensive Film Studies.
COURSE 4
Marc Ross - Scouts and the Postseason
Learn more about the role of an NFL scout and how they evaluate players entering the draft.
COURSE 5
Marc Ross - Player Decisions
Learn how to give good and honest advice to player's that are preparing to enter the NFL Draft.
”We are excited to build partnerships with Conferences and their member institutions by providing digital resources that impact the lives of football student-athletes on and off the field."
Daniel Van NortonSr. Manager, Football Development
KEY INSIGHT FOR PROSPECTS AND COLLEGE COACHES
Scott Pioli is an NFL executive and television analyst whose career in the league spans over 27 years. He has been to four Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, serving as Vice President of Player Personnel, and worked as the Assistant General Manager of the Atlanta Falcons, winning an NFC Championship in 2017.
Scott shares his advice for up-and-coming draft prospects and coaching personnel centered around the attitude and mindset it takes to become a championship player and build a championship team.
BREAKING DOWN THE SCOUTING PROCESS
Marc Ross is an analyst on NFL Network, appearing on various programs such as NFL Total Access and NFL Now. At the age of 27, Marc became the NFL’s youngest college scouting director. During his career, Marc Ross has worked as a consultant for NFL Football Operations, and prior to that, Marc spent 11 years with the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls in his time with the organization. Marc has also served five seasons as the Vice President of Player Evaluation and six seasons as the Director of College Scouting.
Marc shares in-depth knowledge of the scouting process, what goes into a team’s decisions on draft day, and how players in each position group are evaluated. Schedule onboarding call
