High School Gridiron Showcase

The top high school football players in the region are invited to the High School Gridiron Showcase!

[High School Gridiron Showcase @HSGridironSC]

Excited for year 2
https://t.co/cQ9kclSLtK @D1Apex

[High School Gridiron Showcase @HSGridironSC]

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[High School Gridiron Showcase @HSGridironSC]

🏈🔥 🎬 We had an amazing time in Ft. Worth
@CGSAllStar
✅ 215 athletes
✅ 200+ scouts from the NFL, CFL, IFL & UFL
✅ 31 of 32 NFL teams represented
✅ All 9 CFL teams in attendance
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[Cameron Meiners @MeinersCameron]

🟦🟧⛏️
I am excited to announce that I will be continuing my football and academic career at UW-Platteville!
All glory to God. @Ryan_Munz @CoachR_Bailey @RieseDraft @achs_jaguar

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

🚨 High School Football Recruits
🚨 High School Coaches

📅 Stay locked in — here’s the Football Recruiting Calendar!

The more you understand the recruiting timeline, the better prepared you’ll be to maximize opportunities. Awareness = Advantage. 💯🏈

👍 Like & 🔁 Retweet to help others stay informed!

[Alonzo Jimenez 2026 DT @AlonzoJimenez89]

‼️🚨Uncommitted POWERFUL and EXPLOSIVE 2026 DL🚨‼️ https://t.co/b0saIgObYe

[Samuel Benson @theSamuelBenson]

Thank you South Hardin Football!

Career Stats⬇️

137 Receptions

2,584 Receiving Yards (School Record)

28 Receiving Touchdowns (School Record)

124 Total Tackles

14 Interceptions (School Record)

[D1 Apex Football Academy @D1Apex]

Be the start of something big ❗️

Girls flag football is exploding nationwide — and now it’s coming to Iowa in a big way.

Apex Air is launching the state’s first developmental and competitive club program for girls ready to build their skills, face live competition, and set the standard for the next generation of female flag football athletes. 🏆

If you want to be a part of the future, this is your moment.

Reach out now to get involved❗️

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

📣 2026 Recruits — The Reality & The Opportunity

If you don’t have an FBS offer right now… it’s almost certainly not coming.
A PWO? Maybe.
Late FCS interest? Possible but not likely.
And that’s okay.

Your REAL opportunity is at the D2, D3, NAIA & JUCO levels — places that develop talent every year. Stop waiting… start ATTACKING what’s real.

🔍 Where to Focus:
• D2: Scholarships + strong development
• D3: No athletic $$, but huge academic aid & early playing time
• NAIA: Fast recruiting cycles, real opportunities
• JUCO: Reset, develop, and re-open doors

📬 What You Must Do NOW:
1️⃣ Build a clean profile: name, grad year, HT/WT, position, GPA, transcript, HUDL, stats, coach contacts
2️⃣ Email coaches the RIGHT way: who you are, academics, film link, why their school, attach transcript
3️⃣ Be proactive: respond fast, stay in touch, schedule visits
4️⃣ Own YOUR path — don’t compare to others

🔥 Final Message:
The FBS window is closing… but your future isn’t.
Attack the levels that WANT you.
Be realistic, driven, and prepared — and your opportunity WILL come.

[Alonzo Jimenez 2026 DT @AlonzoJimenez89]

‼️🚨Uncommitted 2026 EXPLOSIVE AND POWERFUL DL🚨‼️

Played DE in 6 games
Played 650 snaps
Played again many D1 and high level D2 OG’s,OT’s
Playoff captain
Double teamed almost every play
1st team all district DL

35 tackles
8tfls
3 sacks
2 deflections
https://t.co/b0saIgNE8G

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

🚨 High School Football Recruits 🚨

Your Social Media is Your Digital Resume

College football programs evaluate more than just your film — they evaluate you as a person. Every post, comment, and photo on your social media gives coaches a glimpse into your character, maturity, and decision-making.

When coaches recruit, they aren’t just looking for talent — they’re looking for players who will represent their program the right way on and off the field.

✅ What to Do:
•Keep it clean and professional. Avoid profanity, negativity, or inappropriate content.
•Highlight your work ethic. Post your workouts, team success, and community involvement.
•Show gratitude. Thank your coaches, teammates, and family for their support.
•Engage positively. Like, comment, and share posts that reflect leadership, teamwork, and respect.
•Be yourself, but be smart. Every post should add value to your personal brand.

❌ What Not to Do:
•Don’t post or share anything involving drugs, alcohol, or violence.
•Don’t trash-talk other players, schools, or coaches.
•Don’t get into social media arguments or drama.
•Don’t use your platform to complain about playing time or recruiting attention.

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College coaches are watching — not just what you post, but how you interact with others.
The goal is to make them say:

“That’s a young man we’d be proud to have in our locker room.”

Remember:

Your social media tells your story — make sure it’s one you’re proud of.

[D1 Apex Football Academy @D1Apex]

Super efficient, signal caller for the defending 4A state champion.

Very solid year, a lot to be proud of, 8.

[Nathiyus Akuar @nathiyus_]

RB class of 2028 Some of my runs from my games against urbandale and waukee northwest @PrepRedzoneIA @PrepRedzone @ByRobHowe @ncsa

[Samuel Benson @theSamuelBenson]

Sam Benson
WR/S
Week 1-3
12 Receptions
412 Yards (2nd in state)
6 TDS (1st in state)
34.3 YPC

https://t.co/7ONiBkwUHg

[Cameron Meiners @MeinersCameron]

Some clips from the game last week.
4 rec-115 yards-1 td

[D1 Apex Football Academy @D1Apex]

Week 1 is in the books, and these athletes BALLED OUT under the Friday Night Lights 🔥

We just want to shout these dudes out because we know that performances like these prove the work never lies. Every off-season rep. Every training session. Every practice. It all shows up under the lights.

College coaches need to take notice of a lot of these dudes!

Salute to our Week 1 Ballers — the standard is set. Who’s ready to raise it next week? 🙌🏼

[D1 Apex Football Academy @D1Apex]

@theSamuelBenson is that guy. Small school gem!

[D1 Apex Football Academy @D1Apex]

Day 1 of 5 Recapping our amazing Apex Off Season. Leading right up to the greatest time of the year. The kickoff of football season, with Friday Night Lights!

Day 1: The Meat & Potatoes.

This is the grind that nobody sees—the day by day, week by week, rep by rep. The foundation of Apex Off-Szn is built here: positional skill development, endless hours of hard work, and relentless commitment from these athletes.

Those countless hours have turned into starting spots, more playing time, and college scholarships. This is where dreams are built, goals smashed, and futures are earned.

The work is done. Now it’s time to apply it, under the lights, and dominate this fall. 🏈🔥

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

Introducing the 2025 @CGSAllStar Scouting Staff 👇

✅ @josejefferson70 – Executive Director & Co-Founder
✅ @ReddSports – Director of Operations & Co-Founder
✅ @MRittCGS – Director of Scouting & Player Personnel
✅ @Marist_DFO – Assistant Director of Scouting & Player Personnel

Regional Scouts:
🌎 John Bonaventura – California, Oregon, Washington
🌎 @Ma_Thomass – Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Hawaii, Southern California
🌎 @JordyRamirezNFL – Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan
🌎 @QBCoachDKing & @CoachTFratch – Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama
🌎 @DL_Coach_Mazur – Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina
🌎 @MarcusAdams_51 – Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
🌎 @senkodavid31 – New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
🌎 @RiseNDraft – New Jersey, Delaware, DC, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina
🌎 @t_paulone13 – Pennsylvania
🌎 @CoachMalcolmG – Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North & South Dakota
🌎 @TheJCAbbott – Canada
🌎 Mike Edwards – Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri
🌎 @CoachTyTyler – Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas

📢 College Coaches, Recruiting Personnel, Agents, and Players — be sure to connect with our scouting staff across all regions.

👀 We’re evaluating talent at all levels of college football to build the most competitive roster for CGS 2026!

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