At D1 Shortlist, we specialize in creating college-ready highlight films that get players noticed—and recruited. Your highlight film is the number one factor college coaches use to decide who makes their shortlist and ultimately, who gets offered a scholarship. In today’s recruiting world, coaches are making decisions based almost entirely on your film. That’s why it has to be clean, professional, and position-specific.
WHY CHOOSE D1 SHORTLIST?
Led by a former All-American, college QB, and state champion head coach
Helping athletes get recruited since 1998 — with over 25 years of highlight film experience
Films structured based on real recruiter expectations
Worked with athletes who landed spots on Power 4 rosters — through trusted coaching and strategic film editing
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Over Two Decades of Insider Knowledge
Since 1998, we’ve been working directly with college recruiters across all positions to understand exactly what they’re looking for on film. Using that knowledge, we build custom highlight reels that showcase your skills in the right order, the right pace, and the right way.
This isn’t just a highlight video—it’s your D1 résumé.
Let us help you get on the radar, get on the shortlist, and get the scholarship.
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Built for Recruiters — Designed for Deals
In today’s college football landscape, a professionally crafted highlight film is more than just a tool for recruitment—it’s the cornerstone of your athletic and personal brand. With the advent of NIL opportunities, athletes are not only vying for scholarships but also for lucrative endorsement deals.
Top college football players have secured NIL valuations in the multimillion-dollar range—some, like Arch Manning, reaching as high as $6.5 million.
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Your First Impression Matters
These opportunities often begin with a coach’s first impression—your highlight film.
A poorly produced video can hinder your chances of being noticed, while a clean, professional, and position-specific reel can put you in front of recruiters and sponsors alike.
Investing in a high-quality highlight film is investing in your future—opening doors to both athletic scholarships and substantial NIL deals.
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MEET COACH STEVE CLEMENTS
Steve Clements was born in Houston, TX and reared in Huntsville, where he became a high school football legend. Named a Parade All-American and Gatorade Player of the Year in 1989, Steve set the Texas state record for most passing yards at 8,204 yards. He played quarterback at the University of Texas at Austin and later at BYU, earning a degree in Special Education.
With over 40 years of playing and coaching experience, Steve’s journey touches every aspect of recruiting—from elite high school quarterback to state champion head coach and P4 collegiate player. The idea for D1 Shortlist began in 1998, when he produced VHS highlight reels for recruiters. Today, his relationships and reputation help athletes not only get noticed but land on Power 4 rosters. His mission is to help high school athletes achieve the dream he was able to realize himself.
40+
Years in Football
(Player + Coach)
8,204
Texas High School Record: Passing Yards
25
Years Editing Highlight Films (Since 1998)
1989
Parade All-American & Texas Gatorade Player of the Year
IN THE
PRESS
 Aaron McLaughlinBuford (GA) - '21 Pro QB |  Lindell StoneVirginia |  Cammon CooperWashington State |
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 Chaz Ah YouBYU |  Preston StoneParish Episcopal - '21 Dual QB |  Brandon HawkinsBoise State |
 Blair Garner |  Hayden Furey |  Drake Knowles |  Alema Te'o |  Kasey Briggs |  Chaz Ah You |  Tanner McKinney |  Gentry Cox |  Malik Overstreet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jase Anderson |  Lawrence Scott |  Colton Carter |  Hunter Helms |  R.J. Ellis |  Alex Zettler |  Ethan Schofield |  Cammon Cooper |  Latrell McCutchin |
 Kade Moore |  Josiah Westover | Brandon Hawkins |  Chayden Peery |  Will Overstreet |  Preston Stone |  Noah Vaea |  Oliver Pierce |  Marshall Skoloff |
 Lindell Stone | Aaron McLaughlin |  Zach Bingham |  Doak Raulston |  Hayden Erickson |  Dallin Holker |  Lincoln Bunker |