Football Operations
The NFL developed a pilot program in 2021 to create an exhibition game for high school Native players. The exhibition game was hosted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021 and 2022. NAAF is currently in discussions with the NFL to make the game permanent starting in 2024.
Along with the exhibition game, the players have a 4-day camp. The camp consists of working with mentor coaches, hearing from leaders across Indian Country, and classes on college preparation, scholarship application, leadership, culture, and community involvement.
