Mike Farrell

Mike Farrell

@mfarrellsports

The Godfather of Recruiting. https://mikefarrellsports.com/ and talker of all things football from HS recruiting to NFL. [email protected] DMs open

Connecticut https://mikefarrellsports.com/ Joined 2010-07-23 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

157,080

Followers

7,631

Following

118,594

Tweets

34.0

Avg Engagement

1,349

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @mfarrellsports's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-07-23
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Connecticut

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.2
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:29.8
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

His tweets typically receive around 449 likes and 40 retweets on average, indicating moderate engagement. The use of verified accounts and direct messages enhances his credibility and interaction.

4.2

Avg Likes/Tweet

29.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

13,582

Total Likes

96,979

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

5

75th Percentile

49,814

Top Tweet

0.22

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

51.1%

Original

8.5%

Replies

38.2%

Retweets

2.1%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

62.0%

With Links

14.7%

With #Tags

61.4%

With @Mentions

3.3%

With Emojis

107

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.17

Reply/Original Ratio

0.06

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

78.8%

Weekday Posts

21.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cfbplayoff (56) #cfb (55) #hsfootball (51) #nfldraft (32) #uga (30) #footballrecruiting (26) #vols (25) #goblue (23) #coachschuman (21) #buckeyes (20)

Most Mentioned

@mfarrellsports (596) @farrellportal (379) @coachschuman (189) @vtosports (162) @pghsportsnow (143) @nxtlvlscouts (107) @_perko_ (73) @loganjonescfb (54) @nucsports (45) @wvsportsnow (34)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,661 (51%)
Replies 277 (9%)
Retweets 1,242 (38%)
Quote Tweets 69 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,242 retweets (38% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

His audience includes football fans, recruiters, and NFL enthusiasts interested in player development and team performance. The content appeals to both casual fans and industry professionals.

Good

Audience Quality

15.7%

Suspicion Index

15.9%

Low-Quality %

156

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

24.7%

Empty Bio

12.2%

<10 Tweets

16.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

28.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

70.0%

No URL

7.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

80,579,358

Total Potential Reach

156

Median Follower Reach

416

75th Percentile Reach

11.2%

>1K followers

1.7%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

65.4%

Creators

32,723 accounts

22.3%

Consumers

11,165 accounts

12.2%

Dormant

6,112 accounts

934

Verified Followers

1.87% of total

5.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.2

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (589) Atlanta, GA (366) Florida, USA (329) Houston, TX (319) Georgia, USA (266) Chicago, IL (236) Dallas, TX (212) Texas, USA (195) Los Angeles, CA (181) Orlando, FL (179)

1,370

Verified Followers

1.36% of total

7,676

Protected Accounts

7.6% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,101,232 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@garyvee 3,165,591 Entrepreneur Family, CEO, Investor
@benlandis 2,846,977 - -
@dodo 2,735,416 Animal Advocate animals, compassion, rescue
@RGIII 2,205,700 Athlete Family, Football, Advocacy
@6BillionPeople 2,033,203 - -
@darrenrovell 1,986,896 Sports Reporter Sports Betting, Memorabilia, NFTs
@KameronBennett 1,823,321 DJ Music, DJing, Booking
@DeionSanders 1,594,712 Coach Truth, Standtghtr, CoachPrime
@soledadobrien 1,317,866 Journalist working, mom, journalist

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

football (10,178) high (7,114) school (6,560) gpa (6,175) coach (5,575) co (5,491) sports (4,832) lbs (4,726) class (4,356) father (3,891)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (513) #jucoproduct (381) #2 (163) #gbr (157) #godawgs (152) #5 (143) #3 (118) #goblue (116) #7 (115) #9 (112)

70,936

Followers With Bio

30,058

Followers Without Bio

70.24%

% With Bio

29.76%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

79,814

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

79,814

Total Retweets

15,963

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Football Recruiting Nfl Analysis College Football Player Development Team Performance Scouting Sports Commentary

Key Insights & Takeaways

He often highlights under-the-radar recruits with high potential, such as Darnell Washington. He provides updates on college football programs and their future prospects. He engages with NFL legends like Deion Sanders, suggesting a blend of nostalgia and current analysis.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 157,080
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @mfarrellsports reveals an growing Twitter presence with 157,080 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 34.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025