Walk-ons are on the decline. The ones remaining lament lost opportunities for grinders like them
Summary
Walk-on college football players, who join teams without scholarships, are becoming less common due to roster size limits. Some players, like Carson Kolb, have been able to earn scholarships after walking on, but overall opportunities for walk-ons are shrinking.Key Facts
- Walk-ons are players who join college football teams without a scholarship.
- Carson Kolb walked on at Oregon State in 2024, later transferred and earned a scholarship at Oklahoma State.
- College football rosters are getting smaller due to a 105-player limit at many schools.
- Some schools offer walk-ons revenue-sharing money or stipends to help with expenses.
- Iowa State has a large team of 126 players, including many walk-ons.
- The House settlement led to some players being allowed extra eligibility, affecting roster sizes.
- Coaches note fewer opportunities now exist for players who need development time before earning scholarships.
- Walk-ons have historically played important roles in college football teams since the 1960s.
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