Testimonials
These are the testimonials of families, recruits, recruiting staff members, and coaches about the character, knowledge, and experience of Bryan Payton -
CEO & Founder of BDPRecruiting
Reggie Slater, Father of Rashawn Slater - 1st Round Pick in the 2021 NFL Draft
“The recruiting process can be very difficult and confusing, there is a mountain of stress that can be caused because of things that you don’t know and can only wonder about.
Bryan Payton helped my family tremendously with Rashawn’s recruitment on how to navigate and focus on relevant issues that pertain to the best interest of my son.
Bryan is a mountain of accessible information wrapped in a kind man. I am grateful for his help during my son’s journey.”
Turrelle Williams Sr., father of Tito Williams
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“Our experience with Bryan Payton (during the recruiting process to Northwestern University) was nothing short of exceptional. He not only clarified the school's position, but also ensured we were always at the right place at the right time, a crucial aspect for securing a spot at a Power Five university.
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During our extensive university visits, Bryan stood out. My wife remarked that he was the first recruiter we felt we could trust. He communicated with clarity and precision, ensuring we understood the pros and cons of every decision for our son.
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With Bryan, our son, Turelle Williams Jr., signed with Northwestern as a Safety for 2024. Bryan is more than just a recruiter; he's a people person. His ability to connect with the younger generation is unparalleled. It's reassuring to know that Bryan not only possesses this special skill set but also has the best interests of every kid he works with at heart."
Mike Jasinski, Los Angeles Chargers Area Scout
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“I worked with Bryan for 3 years and his passion for educating and providing sound advice/resources for families was terrific. He truly cares about the student-athlete and his family and it showed through in his daily communication. He has a big heart and wants to ensure that all parties have the pertinent information to make sound decisions. He attacked the recruiting process from a different angle and it helped him make life long relationships. Bryan will excel in his new role guiding student-athletes and their families through the recruiting process!”
Ryan Smith, Arizona Cardinals Cornerbacks Coach
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“I worked with Bryan during my time at Northwestern and am very fortunate to call him a friend. I gained a ton of respect for Bryan by the way he took an immense amount of pride in the details of his work and in helping others. Through years of experience in all facets of recruiting, Bryan has developed an elite barometer for evaluating high school student-athletes and accurately projecting their potential in college in which I was able to witness firsthand. Bryan’s deep understanding of the recruiting process will be invaluable to recruits and their parents at all levels & stages of the recruiting process.”