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Recruiting & Roster
Decommitment in College Football
In college football, Decommitment means: When a recruit backs away from a previous commitment. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.
Definition
A decommitment happens when a recruit who had committed to a school announces that they are reopening their recruitment or choosing another path.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
CommitmentA recruit's public pledge to join a school.Signing PeriodA window when recruits can officially sign with schools.Transfer PortalThe NCAA system through which athletes declare their intent to transfer.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.
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