<p>I am a rising senior girl. I just started long jump about midway through my season with my first jump in a meet at 16’. By the end of the season I improved to 16’9". I have never trained in earnest and am doing do this summer. Do I have a chance at being a d1 recruit or is it too late?</p>
<p>It sounds like you have a lot of natural ability - keep working. Honestly, it probably takes 18’+ for a D1 recruit. But there may be potential to walk-on if you continue to improve this summer.</p>
<p>You could definitely get recruited by some d3 schools for sure but as varska said 18+ feet will get you recruited for d1. If you keep improving over the summer, I think you will be able to hit that mark no problem.</p>
<p>Gradual Improvement always works to your advantage, and it did recently with my sister. Make sure to emphasize this to coaches!</p>