there are missing spots.
It has been that way since the extra year of Covid. With the transfer rule now, it has hurt high school grads the most.
Not every D1 school is going up to the new scholarship limit. Talked with a walk-on recently at a MWC school. He is in his 2nd year on the team, but his school isn't increasing scholarships above 85. Last year had 120-125 players and this year 105, cutting 15-20 walk ons.
I did read that some schools are starting "practice squads" to give depth for practice. Kids don't even get to be on the team.....