If you only run a 4.7 40 time as a senior in high school can you still play D 1 AA football?

Answer 1

that is such a general question that nobody can possibly answer it for you.

that's like me asking you
I'm 6'2....can I dunk a basketball?


A-4.7 is a good time for some positions and not a good time for other positions
so what position do you want to play?
B-numbers are not everything.....you could be a 4.7 running back and run for Jerome Bettis numbers
or you could run for Joe Nobody numbers
....or you could be a 4.7 linebacker and be an LT
....or a Jack Nobody

you certainly CAN play AA football with that time
but nobody from the internet can tell you how good of a football player you are based on your 40 time

Answer 2

Yes. Example: Jerry Rice (the best WR in the history of the NFL; I hope you know who he is and his career stats, if not, google it). He ran a 4.6 or 4.7 in the 40 yard dash and he went to Division 1 AA school, Mississippi Valley State). Rice made sure that he was in top condition. He would actually get faster as the game went on while other players got slower because they were not well conditioned. He also had superior route-running skills and the best hands I've ever witnessed catch a football.

So, don't worry about your time (still work to get faster though), but work hard on your conditioning, fundamentals, and awareness (whatever your position will be). These will take you further than any NFL combine can project you. Pray about it, train well, study/learn the deep techniques of your position/football as a whole, and play at your top level all the time. If you do those things (and if you are destined to play football) you will still be noticed and possibly stand out amongst your sub 4.5 speed peers.

P.S. Most guys that make D-1 and the NFL "solely" because of their 40-time, usually end up average or below average players. Rice was running a 4.7 when he got to the NFL, but still went to 13 pro bowls and won 3 super bowls! Guess what....Emmitt Smith ran a 4.71 and he holds the NFL record for most career rushing yards. He also won an NCAA D-1 National title and 3 NFL super bowl rings (see the sources below)! Peace and God bless in everything.

Answer 3

As many have already stated, this is almost an impossible question to truly answer. A 40 time, shows flat out speed and gives a good impression of the type of burst a player may have. However, having played both highschool and college ball, I can say that some players actually seem to run faster when they strap on the pads than others. I played SS and when I initially got to college I was running a 4.7 but I could chase down/cover runningbacks and receivers that had posted 4.4 times or better. Alot of stock is put into 40 times but a player that understands the game, takes good angles and always works on improving his technique can have just as much success. Also, remember that you are still maturing and that if you do continue to work on your 40 time, it will more than likely improve. I left college running a 4.48, so I know this is possible. Good Luck.

Answer 4

If you have the overall talent you can play.There is a thing called being football smart,I knew a guy that was not the fastest player on the field in high school and he ended up playing for The University of Alabama, as a starter he had the knack for being around the ball and making plays.He was a free safety at Bama and had a good career until it was ended by a injury.His name is Rocky Colburn if you would like to look up his stats.There are also some drills to make you a little faster if you like working hard.

Answer 5

It depends on what position you play. Wide receiver and corner might be out of the question. But there are plenty of players who run a lot slower than that and still play D1. I'm sure at the D1-AA level there are even receivers who run slower than that. David Ball was the best receiver in D1-AA at New Hampshire and I think he ran around a 4.8. He didn't get drafted to the NFL because of this, but college was no problem for him.

Answer 6

People look at 40 times and they always compare them to professional 40 times. A "fast" 40 yard dash is anything under 5.0. If you can run under 5.0, you are pretty fast. I know the beasts in the NFL are faster, but you will probably not make it there. You are quicker than I ever was, and you are probably the quickest person on your team.

Answer 7

unless you a kicker, qb, or punter, just remember the most important exercise is squating because that helps your entire body push up. Doing yoga will not only help your core (which will help you break out of tackles and have good balance) but help you stay durable throughout an entire season. as long as you know the fundamentals of playing football you should be fine in college.

Answer 8

It all depends on what position you play. for most division 1 schools any time under 5 is pretty good.

Answer 9

it all depends on what position you play. if you are a skill position then you won't have a chance. if you are a quarterback then it all depends on your throwing skills.

for example. i play varsity football as a freshman and i run a 4.6, my coach thinks that's a little to slow so all summer i gotta work on my speed. but i play reciever, so it all depends on what position you play

Answer 10

What position? As a DL or a OL? Sure. As a RB or a CB? Probably not.