Before you dive into CUT 26 Coins the high school football action, the first major decision you need to make is the path your player will take. You'll have four options:

Elite (Five-Star Athlete)

Blue Chip (Four-Star Athlete)

Contributor (Three-Star Athlete)

Underdog (Two-Star Athlete)

Choosing Elite or Blue Chip means your player will have an easier time earning a scholarship from a top-tier college, giving you a head start to make an immediate impact in your freshman year. On the other hand, opting for Contributor or Underdog will likely land you at a smaller school where you'll need to work harder for playing time, or it may see you riding the bench at a bigger program for a year or two.

Next, you'll pick a position. There are five options to choose from:

Quarterback

Halfback

Wide Receiver

MIKE Linebacker

Cornerback

Each position also comes with archetypes that cater to different playstyles. For instance, a Quarterback can choose from:

Pocket Passer (Strong power and accuracy)

Dual Threat (Balanced, good mobility, and arm strength)

Backfield Creator (Great speed and elusiveness)

Pure Runner (Exceptional speed and quickness)

The archetype you choose will determine the physical abilities of your player. For example, a Backfield Creator QB might gain access to traits like Mobile Deadeye (improved accuracy while on the run) or Off Platform (improved accuracy on off-balance throws).

Once you've picked your archetype, you'll then move on to customizing your player's appearance. You'll be able to adjust:

Player Info (Name, Jersey Number, High School, Hometown)

Appearance (Facial features, skin tone, physique)

Gear (Helmet, gloves, shoes, etc.)

Styles (Throw style, ball carry style, running posture)

These details allow for a highly personalized experience, ensuring your player looks and feels unique.

Step 2: High School Season – Building Your Reputation

Once you've finalized your player, it's time to hit the field. Throughout your high school career, you'll be constantly updated on your national and state rankings. A key indicator of your performance is the Star Rating, which ranges from one star to five stars. Your goal is to maintain or improve your five-star status, and that requires excelling in games.

At the start, a local reporter named Alice Zimmer will interview you. She'll ask questions about what's important to you in a school and what you're looking for beyond football. This interview influences the colleges that will target you, so be thoughtful with your responses.

Next, the head coach of your high school team will step in to explain how the recruitment process works. Early on, you'll select the top 10 schools you'd like to be recruited by. You can change your list as the season progresses, but keep in mind that this list isn't final until the end of NCAA 26 Coins for sale your high school career.