Upperclassmen National High School Showcase
The Proven Pipeline.
Before they were NFL Draft picks, Jayden Higgins, Tyrique Stevenson, Elijah Roberts and Tanner Koziol competed at the Football Hotbed Junior Showcase. Now the Classes of 2027 and 2028 get their shot at the national stage.
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Jayden Higgins
2020 National High School Junior Showcase
Jayden Higgins showed out at the Football Hotbed Junior Showcase, then starred at Eastern Kentucky and Iowa State. The Houston Texans made him the No. 34 overall pick — and gave him a four-year, $11.7 million deal that made him the first second-round pick in NFL history to sign a fully guaranteed rookie contract. First-round money from the Football Hotbed stage. That’s the proven pipeline.
Junior Showcase to the NFL
Four NFL Draft picks — Higgins, Stevenson, Roberts and Koziol — plus Kye Robichaux of the Detroit Lions. And counting.
Elijah Roberts
Tyrique Stevenson
Tanner Koziol
Kye Robichaux
They Played Here First
These players are part of the Football Hotbed bloodline — the nation’s most prolific grassroots football ecosystem.
Junior Showcase Honor Roll
Upperclassmen who competed on the Football Hotbed stage and went on to play college football and in the NFL.
- Jayden HigginsEastern Kentucky / Iowa State → Houston Texans2020 Junior ShowcaseNFL · 2nd Rd
- Tyrique StevensonGeorgia / Miami → Chicago BearsJunior ShowcaseNFL · 2nd Rd
- Elijah RobertsMiami / SMU → Tampa Bay Buccaneers3rd Annual Junior Showcase · DTNFL · 5th Rd
- Kye RobichauxBoston College / WKU → Detroit LionsFootball HotbedNFL
- Amari DanielsTexas A&M2020 Junior Showcase · RB
- Romello BrinsonSMU2020 Junior Showcase · WR
- Will BettridgeVirginia2020 Junior Showcase · K
- Ja’Corey HammettWest Virginia / Davenport2020 Junior Showcase · LB
- Tanner KoziolHouston → Jacksonville Jaguars2020 Junior Showcase · TENFL · 5th Rd
- Hilton AlexanderOle Miss8th Annual Junior Showcase · WR
- Caleb HardyVirginia8th Annual Junior Showcase · LB
- Tyler ScottAuburn / Georgia State8th Annual Junior Showcase
- Ethan MannTroyJunior Showcase
Our Success
Football Hotbed goes beyond physical training and skill work — we put a heavy emphasis on building personal brands and the off-field skills needed to succeed at the next level.
Since 2017
Football Hotbed has been building this platform — and its relationships across college football — since 2017. 100+ Division I athletes have come through the program.
Built to Compete. Built to Be Seen.
The Upperclassmen National High School Showcase gives college football hopefuls from across the country another game for their highlight film at the most important point of the recruiting process. No matter where you play, college scouts want to see the same things: an elite skill set, size, strength and speed.
Daily College Visits
A college visit every day leading up to game day — past tours have included Georgia, Clemson and Georgia Tech.
Mini Camp & Draft
Teams are drafted after mini camp to stay evenly matched — which is why the games routinely come down to the last possession.
Game Film on Hudl
The game is recorded and uploaded to Hudl — crucial film for athletes who switched positions, missed time to injury or need more plays.
Live Stream & Media
Live-streamed to an international audience, a recap of the top players on FootballHotbed.com, a 100+ photo album and a highlight on social media.
Why Hotbed?
The National High School Showcase is a platform for athletes who may be underexposed — a chance to earn additional recruiting attention. Each of our grade-level games is live-streamed to an international audience, with a recap of each game and its top players on FootballHotbed.com, a photo album of more than 100 photos and a highlight posted to social media.
Our hope is that every participant takes something away from the experience: the competition in practice and on game day, and especially the college visits. In past years, athletes have visited:
Football Hotbed has become the go-to source for up-and-coming athletes looking to build their own personal brands — and that exposure has translated into real results.
Division I athletes from the Football Hotbed program
building relationships across college football
photos in every game’s album
every game is recorded and the film uploaded to Hudl
Teams are drafted after mini camp so the game stays as competitive as possible.
Schedule of Events
Practice and game location: Atlanta, GA — venue to be announced soon. The game will be streamed live on YouTube.
Showcase Weekend Subject to change
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Friday, Jan. 15, 2027College Visit & PracticeAM · College Visit8:00 PM · Upperclassmen Practice
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Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027College Visit & PracticeAM · College Visit7:00 PM · Upperclassmen Practice
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Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027College Visit & PracticeAM · College Visit5:00 PM · Upperclassmen Practice
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Monday, Jan. 18, 2027Upperclassmen Showcase Game Day3:00 PM · KickoffAtlanta, GA
What Should You Bring?
- Helmet & shoulder pads
- Practice jersey and pants (represent your school)
- Lower-body pads — girdle, including knee pads (mandatory)
- Mouthpiece
- QBs and centers: bring your own footballs
Game Day Admission
Adults: $10
Children: $5
Children 5 & under: Free
Claim Your Showcase Spot
Participation is by invitation only. Rosters are limited at every position and spots are confirmed only when payment is received.
Positions & Pricing
Player Registration
Quarterbacks & Running Backs: $599
- By invitation only
- Payment confirms your roster spot
- All registrations are non-refundable. If an athlete cannot attend, a credit will be given toward a future Football Hotbed Showcase event.
- Each athlete is responsible for registration fees, travel to and from practices, the game and college visits (optional), and meals & lodging
- Questions? Call 888-879-3396
Seen Everywhere
Every showcase is live-streamed on YouTube, with standouts recapped on FootballHotbed.com and highlights shared across Football Hotbed’s channels.
Join the Proven Pipeline
January 15–18, 2027 in Atlanta. The next NFL Draft pick could be on this roster. Invited athletes can lock in their spot today.
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