Published recruiting ranges for the boys Long Jump, by division. The top of a range is where scholarship conversations get realistic. The bottom is roughly where that division stops recruiting, though walk-on routes exist everywhere.
| Division | Top of range | Bottom of range |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Division I | 25' 3.25" (7.70m) | 22' 3.75" (6.80m) |
| NCAA Division II | 24' 11.25" (7.60m) | 21' 7.75" (6.60m) |
| NCAA Division III | 23' 7.5" (7.20m) | 21' 11.75" (6.70m) |
| NAIA | 23' 7.5" (7.20m) | 20' 0.25" (6.10m) |
These vary by programme and conference, so use them to orient yourself rather than to rule yourself out. Source: Streamline Athletes published recruitment standards.