I just got out of high school and was wondering how I could present myself as a football player. I want to play for the college I plan on going to this year or next (My mother is ill).
I'm 6'0 and weigh 240 pounds. I didnt get the chance to play in high school but I know football like the back of my hand. I know plays, I know schemes, and I'm currently working out everyday. I did play football in Middle School (Junior High). I was a Defensive End, but now Im thinking I'm to heavy for that.
What should I do? I know its hard to become a walk on at college and even harder to get in the CFL or AFL.
Much appreciated
JP
2007-03-05 09:11:10 · 7 answers · asked by foxtrotman28 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
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2007-03-05 09:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by offensive tackle 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be realistic in your choice of schools. Many major D-1 programs want to see a tape before they'll even let you walk on. That may sound cruel or unfair, but it is intended to save time for the coaching staff, and to protect people who might get severely injured playing with such high caliber athletes.
Decide where you want to go, and then find out what their walk-on policy is. In the meantime, make sure you get in the best shape possible. Push yourself, because coaches aren't going to focus much of their energy on motivating you at team workouts. Scholarship players get more attention, since the university has made a financial investment in developing them as players.
Last, but definitely not least, make sure you can academically qualify. If you haven't yet taken the SAT or ACT, or if you are unhappy with your score, by all means register for one of the two as soon as you can. Make sure that you meet the admissions requirements for incoming freshman. If you lack any classes, find out what can be done to make those classes up.
Keep in mind that some players go to Junior Colleges first. As you will not be starting with a football scholarship, the lower cost of attending Junior College is a definite advantage. Major D-1 programs do recruit players from JuCo, particularly if they want a developed player to fill an urgent need. Reggie Nelson did not have the grades to get into the University of Florida as a freshman. He played two years of JuCo football, transferred to UF as a Junior, and is now poised to become a first round pick in the NFL draft.
Come up with a plan, and then work like hell to make it a reality. Good Luck!
2007-03-05 09:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by oldskoolflow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you'll have to try out for the college you are planning to attend...Try to contact the coach there and find out when tryouts for football will be...
Unless you have obvious athletic ability, and because you didn't play at all in HS, don't go in there thinking you can just be a star player with not playing in the past 4 years...It takes practice...Even NFL players are rusty when they don't practice...
However, you could be considered on defense, as you indicated you were a DE in junior high...Actually, a coach would be happy about your size...Thats not too big in college...assuming you can move around, get to the ball, etc...College defenses are pretty big...
You will have to start out as a walk-on for sure...If you prove to be good at playing football in practice, you may be awarded a football scholarship...
2007-03-05 09:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try out and give it your all to impress the coach.Even if you have to work your way up from the practice squad.You have great size for a freshman player.You'll need to put on even more weight and muscle to play De in college though.Just do your best and hopefully you'll make it.Good luck.
2007-03-06 03:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by what the? 515 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 08:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to go to a college and try out. As far as being a DE, you are probably not big enough height wise and could probably gain a few pounds. GOOD LUCK
2007-03-05 09:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by 14bert14 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get in the weight room and work on your spped and hands. it will be very difficult for u to walk on because you didnt play in high school.anyways best of luck
2007-03-05 10:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by cougwaterboy9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋