what is a decent time for a linebacker to run a forty yard dash at the high school level. Also what is a good?

Question

amount of weight to be able to bench because i am trying to be a linebacker for my schools football team and i want to know whats expected.

Answer 1

4.4 seconds and 350lbs

Answer 2

A 4.7 second 40-yard dash is generally good for a high school linebacker, however if you play outside linebacker it would be preferable to be faster, about the 4.6 range. As for the bench press, typical high school combines test for the amount of reps at 185 pounds. A good amount of reps for this would be about 15-18. This also may depend on whether or not you are a middle or outside linebacker. I would suggest talking to the coach about this because he should have information regarding high school combines in the area, and he should know the best way to be recruited if that is something you are looking into.

Answer 3

Ok here is the skinny, the first thing college recruiters look at are your test scores. Have you begin to take SAT/ACT prep courses? If so you are on the right track. You also need to excell in class so that you have a high GPA and keep your nose clean of all trouble (i.e. fights, drugs, etc) Now we can get to the football side of things, your size(height weight) and potential, weigh more into whether a team recruits you. As far as your speed goes, it is decent for a highschool freshman and one of the myths most people don't even realize, is that you can increase your speed through plyometrics and strength training. You just have to be consistent and work year round and you will become faster. Do a lot of sport specific excerises that focus on burst, quickness and speed. So all those guys on here talking about your speed are idiots. Next thing you need to do is contact whatever college you are interested in playing for. Introduce yourself. You go find them instead of them having to find you! Did you know that college coaches cant call you, but you can call them? It is the quickest way to get yourself on a certain colleges recruiting board. Be proactive in your recruiting process. Also attend their camp in the summer so they can see you first hand. Another thing is, don't become preoccupied with just going to a D-IA school, there are many other levels that you can play on and still make it to the NFL if that is your goal and receive a quality education for free. Everyone can't be Adrian Peterson, if it could we would all be rookie of the year now wouldnt we? Lastly, work hard, out work your opponents and it will show on the field and I am sure some college will come looking for you.

Answer 4

a good high school linebacker should run the forty in 4.5 to 4.7 depending on your size. There are speedy linebackers needed to help out on passing downs (180 lbs) and stout linebacker (run stuffers) 230 lbs. Ideally you should be somewhere in between if you want to be an all around linebacker. Talk to your football coach or other players as to how much weight they want to lift as their goal. Good luck.

Answer 5

These are estimates, of course.

A decent 40 time/bench would be 4.8/220 lbs. (2nd string*).

A good 40 time/bench would be 4.7/260 lbs. (starter*).

A very good 40 time/bench would be 4.6/300 lbs. (all-conference*).

A great 40 time/bench would be 4.5/330/lbs. (all-area/all-state*).

*Varies depending on the competition at linebacker for these 'achievements'.

There are other factors involved. The game is mental, too---understanding your job and reading offences. And, of course, your tackling ability is extremely important.

And, obviously, a bigger linebacker might be able to bench more, but runs slow---better on short yardage situations. A smaller linebacker might be fast, but bench less than the other linebacker's on the team---he may earn time on longer yardage situations (for sweeping runs/pass defence).

It all depends--just do the best you can to improve at both and when practice starts you'll have a better idea where you need to improve. Your coaches/teammates may make it PAINFULLY obvious, as well.

Answer 6

High school linebacker 4.8 would be good in the 40. I would say benching 275 is good too.

Answer 7

I ran a 4.7 and benched 250 and i started on my schools team which went to the state semi finals.

Answer 8

at a high school level I would say 5 seconds should be good enough. IF you can at least bunch your own weight it should be good enough as well. Unless you plan on playing high school ball in texas.

Answer 9

4.8 is decent
4.7 - 4.6 is good
as for bert's 4.4 that's an average for NFL LBs

Answer 10

around a 4.7-8