About CJ Recruiting
CJ Cavazos
Certified recruting specialist
CJ Cavazos is an accomplished leader in the sports industry with over 25 years of experience in collegiate recruiting. With past roles as Director of college and Professional Relations for the XFL and the University of Nebraska's Director of Football Relations, his extensive background includes founding and leading
a respected Texas based recruiting company, showcasing his expertise as a talent evaluator and fostering strong relationships within collegiate and professional coaching circles. Cavazos is poised to bring his wealth of knowledge and network to elevate a program's operations and talent acquisition strategies.
the program
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Founded in 1995, this agency has established a reputation for excellence and integrity. My name is CJ Cavazos, and I am a father and former football coach with a rich and diverse background in high school and collegiate athletics. Throughout my career, I’ve coached high school football at several Texas programs, including Hidalgo, Donna, Dallas Carter, and Mission High School.
Additionally, I coached Defensive Backs at Trinity Valley Community College and most recently served as the Director of Football Relations at the University of Nebraska. In 2002, I participated in the prestigious Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Internship with the Arizona Cardinals, further deepening my expertise.
My passion for developing high school athletes was especially sparked during my tenure at the iconic Dallas Carter High School. There, I had the privilege of working with Bruce Chambers, whose guidance was invaluable in understanding the intricacies of recruitment. Dallas Carter became a renowned hub for college scouts, and during the 1990s, a single practice could showcase up to 30 college-ready players. Each season, 20-25 of our athletes would sign Division 1 scholarships, moving on to programs such as Miami, Notre Dame, Purdue, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, Arkansas, LSU, Oklahoma, UCLA, USC, Oklahoma State, and more.
During my time at Dallas Carter, I had the opportunity to meet and connect with influential figures in college football, including Urban Meyer (former Ohio State Head Coach), Kevin Sumlin (former Texas A&M Head Coach), and the late Steve Kragthorpe (former Louisville Head Coach). These relationships, built over the years, form a unique network that has helped me guide high school athletes and Transfer Portal clients toward collegiate opportunities.
The trust placed in me by families is invaluable. I take a selective approach with clients, thoroughly evaluating each prospective athlete and providing honest feedback to ensure shared expectations with both the athlete and their family.
the philosophy
We do things differently. We will evaluate each prospective athlete as a staff to determine if we feel they have a realistic chance of competing at the next level. If we believe they do, then I will meet with you and your son/daughter personally to review his/her athletic and academic accomplishments, to listen to what the family would like to accomplish, and to form my own opinion of where the athlete might best fit in. Please view our website, find out about the company, what we do, testimonials and so much more. Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to speaking with you soon.