2026 FBU Futures Showcase

Event Details

Sunday December 20, 2026 | 11am - 4pm

Paradise Coast Sports Complex | Naples, FL

Top MS Athletes in the Country

Held annually in Naples, Florida in association with Championship Week, the Futures Showcase is for the top student athletes in 5th-9th Grade.

The Futures Showcase is a one-day assessment of football skill for athletes wanting to Showcase their talents in front of some of the best evaluators in the country. This event is modeled after NFL minicamps, with measurable testing, assessments of football skill and development, and functional feedback designed for future improvement.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

Nomination FAQ

Player Selection

Only the elite are invited to compete in the FBU Futures Showcase. This prestigious event showcases the top MS Football Players from across the country.

Thousands of athletes nationwide will compete for the opportunity to earn their place in the at the Futures Showcase, but only the top athletes will be selected to attend.

Athletes can earn an invitation to the Futures Showcase by one of two ways:

Attend an FBU Regional Camp or FBU Top Gun Showcase and earn selection through their performance.
Submit through the FBU Nomination Portal for evaluation and consideration by the FBU Selection Committee.

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When will The Selection committee Review my film?

The FBU and UA Selection Committees will review nominations as they come in. Though there is no specific timeframe, nominations are typically reviewed within a week of submission.

When will teams be set? Is there a deadline to submit

Nomination Portals will remain open until Mid-November. There is no set date for nominations to close, nor is there a set date for team rosters to be set. However, as athletes are selected for the games, fewer spots will be available. The earlier you can submit the better, but we do accept and review nominations until Mid-November.

When will I hear back about a nomination?

Only athletes selected for the games will be contacted.

What film does the selection committee want to review?

Padded game film. We also ask that you use current season film. For example, if you are submitting a nomination for the Freshman All-American Bowl, we want to see film from the first part of your freshman year.

Can I submit multiple Nominations for the same athlete?

Yes, you may submit multiple nominations for the same athlete. However, we ask that you please allow at least one week between nominations. Please do not submit the same film with each subsequent nomination. If multiple submissions are made at the same time, we will only review the last one submitted.

when and where are these games held?

FBU 7th Grade All-American Bowl - Thursday December 17th | Naples, FL
FBU Freshman All-American Bowl - Sunday December 20th | Naples, FL

UA Next 8th Grade Game - January 2027 | Orlando, FL (Exact date to be announced soon)

I don't have a hudl, can I still submit a nomination?

Yes! We accept any highlight links (Hudl, YouTube, NCSA, etc). If you do not have a link to your highlights, we recommend uploading them into a Google Drive Folder and submitting the shared link with your nomination.
If you cannot upload to Google Drive, you can always email the clips as instructed in the nomination form.

What is the selection committee looking for?

The Selection Committees are looking for the best players in the country. There is no set list of attributes that the selection committee is looking for. Every athlete is different, and every athlete has their own playing style. We simply want to find the best athletes to compete in these games,