Walk-on Question

[Skerz4Life50]

If a walk-on commits and signs with a school, are they held to the same transfer guidelines, etc. as a scholarship athlete? Basically if they sign today, could they back out if they receive a scholarship offer from another school later and instead sign with them in February, or would they have to sit out a year (or be released of their letter of intent). Wasn’t sure how that worked since they wouldn’t be getting free tuition and many of the other benefits of a scholarship athlete.

Had just seen that Wisconsin announced a class of 26 that included 7 walk-ons

 

[Cedric_rivals191091]

If a walk-on commits and signs with a school, are they held to the same transfer guidelines, etc. as a scholarship athlete? Basically if they sign today, could they back out if they receive a scholarship offer from another school later and instead sign with them in February, or would they have to sit out a year (or be released of their letter of intent). Wasn’t sure how that worked since they wouldn’t be getting free tuition and many of the other benefits of a scholarship athlete.

Had just seen that Wisconsin announced a class of 26 that included 7 walk-ons

Walk-ons don't normally sign letters of intent. Once they enroll, they are subject to the same transfer rules if they leave.

 

[Skerz4Life50]

Walk-ons don't normally sign letters of intent. Once they enroll, they are subject to the same transfer rules if they leave.

Thanks for the reply. Just not sure I completely understand the walk-on situation, however. We ‘announced’ 6 walk-on signees, which I would have thought meant that if we released their names publically, they would be ‘locked in’ (kind of like how coaches can now tweet at specific players who have officially signed their loi).

The other 7+ that weren’t officially announced I would assume would be like other prospects who are waiting until February to sign, which is why they couldn’t be announced? Or are the 6 that were announced all early enrollees?

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