eligibility

Question
I am wondering the NCAA eligibility rules when it comes to age. I am 21 and joined the military right after highschool. I do not know if there is an age limit to join a football team as a walk on. Please let me know. Thanks for you time.

Answer
James


21 Year Age Rule for Division I Only not other Divisions.
In Division I only, if a student-athlete has participated as an individual or as a team representative in organized sports competition, that kind of participation during each 12-month period after his/her 21st birthday and prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment will count as one year of varsity competition in that sport. Any participation in organized competition during time spent in the U.S. armed services will be excepted.

You may wish to consult with the student-athlete's current college's athletics director to determine exactly how many seasons of varsity competition he/she may have used. Please contact the NCAA membership services staff at 317/917-6222 should you have further questions.

I recommend this site: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/