Experts gather at Nashville symposium to discuss college football recruiting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Coaches and staff from 160 schools attended the seventh annual Personnel and Recruiting Symposium in Nashville from August 3-5, 2026. The event emphasized challenges in roster budgets, the transfer portal, and the role of AI in scouting. Mack Brown, a key speaker, highlighted the need for asking tough questions in recruitment. The symposium included representatives from 25 NFL franchises, showcasing the current blend of college and professional football interests.
- •Mack Brown spoke on recruitment challenges and decision-making.
- •1,600 staffers participated from various colleges and NFL teams.
- •AI in scouting was a major focus of presentations.
- •Attendance included general managers and scouting personnel.
- •The event spanned three days in downtown Nashville.
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"Insiders gathered to discuss roster budgets, transfer portal challenges, AI-powered scouting and realities of building winners in revenue-sharing era.
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