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Recruiting & Roster
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.
Definition
A recruiting calendar period when coaches may have certain forms of direct contact with recruits.
How CFB Track Uses It
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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