Football walk-on tryouts Feb. 24


FIU Football will be holding walk-on tryouts Friday, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. at the R. Kirk Landon Fieldhouse.

Photo courtesy of Alex J. Hernandez

Some of the most memorable Panthers have been walk-ons, including linebacker Toronto Smith, defensive lineman Armond Willis and defensive backs Jose Cheeseborough and O’Darris D’Haiti.

To be eligible to participate you must:

  • Be an FIU student
  • Be enrolled in 12 credits and present a printed copy of your schedule
  • Have a GPA above 2.5 and present your unofficial transcript to the football department prior to the tryout
  • Have absolutely NO criminal record
  • Possess NCAA participation eligibility
  • Complete the entire walk-on process

To apply for a walk-on tryout, pick up an application on the 2nd floor of the R. Kirk Landon Fieldhouse or download it from FIUSports.com. Those interested must also receive a physical examination from a physician. Physicals can be performed at the University Health Center (305-348-2401).

For medical and eligibility clearance, all applications MUST be submitted on Feb. 22 between 10 a.m. and noon at the U.S. Century Bank Arena Training Room (Room 156). Be sure to bring a copy of your current class schedule for clearance.