National prospects to master NIL, financial health, and media training at Hudl’s second annual recruiting summit, March 27 – 29.
LINCOLN, NEB. 23 March, 2026— Hudl and Chase are bringing some of the nation’s top high school football prospects to Lincoln this month to prepare for the professional realities of college athletics.
The Hudl Futures Forum Presented by Chase (March 27–29) moves beyond on-field drills to focus on the business of being a modern athlete. As Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) continues to shift the recruiting landscape, this three-day intensive event provides recruits and their families with the technical and financial tools required to navigate high-stakes collegiate recruitment.
The curriculum of the Futures Forum focuses on five pillars:
- Financial Health: Managing NIL income and long-term financial health with Chase.
- Media Training: Mastering the recruiting narrative and interview techniques.
- Brand Strategy: Building a digital identity that attracts recruiters and NIL sponsors. Athletes will learn to navigate the NIL marketplace with Opendorse and explore professional brand-building opportunities.
- Athlete Safety: Navigating the modern game with advanced medical innovation and brain protection from Q30, the creators of Q-Collar.
- Scouting and Analysis: Using data and video to navigate the path to the next level in an evolving football landscape.
"The recruiting process has evolved dramatically, and the decisions facing young athletes are more complex than ever,” said Adam Gouttierre at Hudl. “By partnering with Chase to host the Futures Forum, we’re ensuring these athletes aren't just prepared to play at the next level, but are equipped to manage the life-changing opportunities that come with it.”
The 2026 cohort features athletes from across the United States:
Arizona
Keaton Fields, CB
California
Zion Anderson, WR
Julius Johnson, CB
Avery Michael, T, DE
Florida
Chase Foster II, DL
Steven Moore, OL
Tyree Mannings Jr., WR
Georgia
Xévien Brinson, TE
Zack Parker, QB
Jay Schell, LB
Elijah Tillman, DE
Giovanni Tuggle, SAF
Illinois
Jameer Miles, LB
Iowa
Carter Barrett, OT
Hayden Shannon, OT
Jevyn Severson, TE
Maryland
Brock Frisby, DL
Bryce Smalls, OL
Jayden Travers, DT
Dylan Williams, DE
Michigan
Grayson Thurston, QB
Mississippi
Zaiden Jernigan, RB
Missouri
Anthony Busby Jr., LB
Nevada
Tayaun Lawrence, DL
New Jersey
Jayden Beckley, DT
North Carolina
Cory Cunningham, DL
Kaden Craft, QB
Azhir Waddell, OT
South Carolina
Christian Webb-Scott, DL
Tennessee
Ayden Woodruff, DL
Utah
Toalei Feinga, OL
Maui Tonata, OL
Media Availability: Credentialed media are invited to attend a dedicated Athlete Media Session on March 29 from 11am-12pm CST at Hudl Headquarters.
- Athlete Interviews Available: Athlete availability will vary during scheduled time. Email Tyler.Thomas@hudl.com for more information.
- Visuals: Athletes participating in media training simulations and brand-building workshops.
- Remote Access: High-definition B-roll and recorded clips will be made available via a digital press kit on Tuesday, March 31 for outlets unable to attend in person.
About Chase:
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America with operations worldwide, assets of $4.4 trillion and $362 billion in stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2025. Chase serves more than 86 million consumers and 7.4 million small businesses with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: more than 5,000 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, nearly 15,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to Chase.com.
About Q30:
Since 2012, Q30 Innovations has worked with leading medical and academic institutions to research and develop the Q-Collar. Over 25 pre-clinical and clinical studies show the Q-Collar safely and effectively helps protect the brain from effects of repetitive head impacts. The Q-Collar is currently being worn as a proven added layer of brain protection by athletes in over 20 sports. Learn more at Q30.com.
About Hudl:
Hudl empowers more than 300,000K teams globally to reach their potential, working with coaches, athletes, and administrators at every level of sport. We equip teams with tools and insights to elevate performance, streamline operations, drive recruitment and deepen fan engagement. Our smart cameras capture every second of practices and games, powering the industry's ecosystem of film review, recruiting, scouting and more. Our trusted software layers data and analytics onto video to help athletes and teams reach their potential. And our platform helps every team create a stronger connection to their fans through livestreaming, athlete highlights, tickets, and updates on all the information fans care about. Learn more at Hudl.com.
Press Contact:
Tyler Thomas
Director of PR
Hudl
Tyler.Thomas@hudl.com
