Recruiting & Roster
What is Contact Period in college football?
In college football, Contact Period means: A recruiting calendar period when coaches may have certain forms of direct contact with recruits. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Contact Period means: A recruiting calendar period when coaches may have certain forms of direct contact with recruits. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.
Definition
A recruiting calendar period when coaches may have certain forms of direct contact with recruits.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Contact Period context on recruiting, roster, and transfer pages where player movement and team building need plain-English explanation.
Related Glossary Terms
Dead PeriodA recruiting calendar period when in-person recruiting contact is restricted.Quiet PeriodA recruiting period when certain in-person contact is limited, often to campus-based interactions.Evaluation PeriodA recruiting period when coaches may evaluate prospects, such as at games, practices, or events.Athletic Aid AgreementAn agreement tied to a student-athlete's athletic financial aid.Blue-Chip RatioThe percentage of a roster or recruiting class made up of blue-chip recruits.Blue-Chip RecruitA high-end recruit, usually a four-star or five-star prospect.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24