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Recruiting & Roster
Medical Redshirt in College Football
In college football, Medical Redshirt means: A hardship-related eligibility concept for players who miss significant time because of injury, subject to NCAA rules. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.
Definition
A hardship-related eligibility concept for players who miss significant time because of injury, subject to NCAA rules.
How CFB Track Uses It
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Related Glossary Terms
RedshirtA season used to preserve a player's eligibility while playing limited or no games.EligibilityA player's status as allowed to compete under NCAA, conference, academic, transfer, and roster rules.Years of EligibilityThe seasons a player has remaining to participate in college sports.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