In urban areas youth football coaches and now 7 on 7 coaches have a lot of sway. Players talking does more recruiting than any other tool with parents followed up at number two. I have seen crazy transfer scenarios.
Freshman sees a freak talent at this position not starting as a junior. He ends up at neigboring rival and goes onto play in the NFL. The school he left won three state titles during his four years of high school.
A player is told by the coach that he will see limited playing time due to the talent in front of him but he does have college potential and will play at the next level (as will the other three running backs). The player wants to play more than specialties and makes the move.
I have seen it happen more with QBs when it is looked at from a percentage standpoint. Only one position and a lot of them have only ever played that position.
Freshman sees a freak talent at this position not starting as a junior. He ends up at neigboring rival and goes onto play in the NFL. The school he left won three state titles during his four years of high school.
A player is told by the coach that he will see limited playing time due to the talent in front of him but he does have college potential and will play at the next level (as will the other three running backs). The player wants to play more than specialties and makes the move.
I have seen it happen more with QBs when it is looked at from a percentage standpoint. Only one position and a lot of them have only ever played that position.