5 most overrated recruiting tips in EA Sports College Football 25 ft. ideal pitch

EA Sports College Football 25 has been out for nearly a month, drawing mostly postiive reviews. It marked the franchise's first release in over a decade.

NCAA Football 14 was the last college football game on the market, all the way back in 2013. Dynasty mode is among the most popular modes in the latest iteration of the game as users look to rebuild their favorite programs.

Recruiting is a key part of dynasty mode, as it's necessary to build a talented roster that can remain competitive. Take a look at five of the most overrated recruiting tips in EA Sports College Football 25.

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Five most overrated recruiting tips in EA Sports College Football 25

#1 Ideal pitch

Users have placed a large focus on meeting a candidate's ideal pitch, which occurs when the pitch has three green checks. The grade next to the check, though, is just as important.

If your program has a low grade for one of the pitches the recruit is interested in, it's better to find a pitch that includes two green checks and three high grades.

#2 Only target prospects who have you in their top-eight

There has been a perception that users can only land prospects who have their program in their top-eight in the preseason.

Often, simply offering a player scholarship can boost you into their top-eight or even higher. Assigning recruiting points to them will further boost your chances of landing them.

#3 Schedule a visit with every prospect

There's a myth that you must schedule a visit with every prospect you recruit to land them in EA Sports College Football 25. Some prospects commit without taking a visit to your program. Visits are limited, so they should be used strategically.

#4 Focus on interested prospects over higher-rated prospects

Another myth about recruiting is that users should focus on interested prospects over higher-rated ones.

As is the case in real life, the higher-rated prospects are generally the first off the board in EA Sports College Football 25. Sometimes, it's worth it to swing big at a highly rated recruit, as there will be plenty of options available if the pursuit is unsuccessful.

#5 Try to recruit in a balanced manner

Some users have placed a focus on recruiting in a balanced manner. The level of talent in each positional group varies between draft classes.

Furthermore, not all the prospects recruited develop into premium players, so it's often better to focus on more talented players even if you have landed a similarly rated prospect at the same position.