2007-04-22 14:18:09 · 5 answers · asked by Thomas K 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Many are accepted and have done extremely well. Ray Lewis was considered undersized coming out of college, so was Al Wilson, Zach Thomas, Derrick Brooks.....just to name a few
2007-04-22 16:36:46 · answer #1 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imagine getting hit again and again by something coming at you full speed. Now imagine that thing being about 4-6 inches taller, at least 30-50lbs heavier, and maybe the same speed. If anything, it'll wear you out physically and even get you hurt. It's impossible to say undersized players haven't succeeded, but those cases have been on players who are technically sound (and therefore don't put their body in a position to minimize potential damage) or are just tough, tough guys. I mean, really...what's the point of drafting a guy who could get killed again and again then drafting a big mass of muscle?
2007-04-23 12:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Sam L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are expected to fill the gaps between the DLine and stop RB's by them selves on a consitant basis. Little guys can't take the constant pounding. Same w/ Small RB's they don't last long and get hurt.
2007-04-26 14:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by jbgolfer25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be able to stop the run and make a couple of interceptions too! Speed is important in the NFL and at Div ! Level. They need to be playbackers...Make them strong safeties or cornerbacks.
2007-04-22 21:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by Sports Maven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linebackers are expected to stop the run for the most part, and small linebackers usually have trouble taking down a large runningback. Wut people don't understand is these guys can tackle because of their form, and there better for coverage.
2007-04-22 21:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by hipo8000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋