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 and the NFL made the game permanent starting in 2024. The most recent game was held on January 7, 2025 at the Star, World Headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Frisco, TX.
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.
