Football showcase comes to Russellville
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 By  Brannon King Published 
8:43 am Thursday, January 7, 2021

Football showcase comes to Russellville

Football players from any school looking to catch the eye of college recruiters will have the opportunity to gain valuable exposure at the Recruit Nation Russellville Football Showcase scheduled for Feb. 13 at Russellville High School.

The Alabama Elite Showcase Series will be making a stop in Russellville, and the event is open for football players from the classes of 2021 through 2025. The Alabama event is part of the Recruit Nation Showcase Series and is affiliated with the Dream Scouting Network.

According to Recruit Nation, participating athletes will receive combine testing of 40-yard, L Drill and Pro Shuttle. Those who register will also compete in position specific drills that will showcase athleticism and football IQ.

Among other bonuses, the players also will face one-on-one positional competition.

Event organizers have shared that the showcase will be livestreamed to all NCAA levels, and NCAA coaches will be on hand.

Those interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to show their skills can go to football.recruitnationelite.com to register and for more information.

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