I always wondered, If it was possible to make it to the NFL with out playing college football? Like does NFL teams hold tryouts or something?
2007-08-12 23:39:35 · 16 answers · asked by J.C. Louis 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Most players who can't make the grades go to Junior Colleges where they do nothing but play football. There have been several Juco players to get to the NFL without going to the NCAA.
2007-08-13 04:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by ♠KPT STYLE♠ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but highly unlikely. Some NFL teams do hold open tryouts but it's not every year. Without playing college football your chances of ever making the NFL are almost non-existant.
2007-08-13 00:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you make it without going to college? I'm honestly not sure, but you would have to have done something to make you worthy of getting an invite - maybe being an olympic quality track and field star or something of the sort.
There are a few players in the NFL who did not play football in college, but they were all college athletes to the best of my knowledge. Basketball players have been transitioning to the NFL at tight end (Antonio Gates - he played basketball, not football in college). I remember reading a couple articles about some college wrestlers who had an invite to try out for the Jets (I want to say his name is Cole Konrad?), but I don't know how they did. The NFL is always looking for excellent athletes, and converting them from other sports takes some time, but in some cases (See Antonio Gates), it is definitely worth the investment.
2007-08-13 03:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jim Baw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it happens very often, but they had the movie that was based on a true story called "Invicible" with Mark Wahlberg who played Vince Papale and was chosen after an open tryout. Also would think it's possible that someone could play in the CFL and get picked up by the NFL, once again doesn't happen often. Jesse Lumsden was signed by Seattle in 2005 after playing for the Hamilton Tiger Cats and then signed by Washington but hasn't made it.
2016-04-01 08:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For someone not going to college you will have to be out of high school for 4 years. Is it possible yes. But NFL teams dont hold open tryouts anymore so it is very unlikly.
2007-08-13 04:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by aj73079 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever watch Invincible? There is your answer. Going to college is simply the best way to improve ones game, and to get recognition, without which it is doubtful any of the scout would even notice someone. Even some of those who did not go to college had to play years in the CFL or Arena football to get seen.
So while it is technically possible to play in the NFL without college, the odds against are astronomical (remember, even the vast majority who do play college ball never make the pros). The liklihood is, if one were good enough to have a shot, some college scout would have noticed and offered a scholarship.
2007-08-13 00:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont listen to the rhodeisland whatever..she has no clue what she is talking about..there is an age limit in the nfl and all their players have gone to college..you must finish a certain amount of college in order to play..team tryouts are usually by invitation, which are people who have already been in the league
2007-08-13 01:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by Michael D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those days are over.
Yes, it's conceivable that there would be an NFL strike and strike-breakers would have a chance to try out...like in the 80s.
But even then when I tried out...I was told I better have my degree finished if I wanted to continue playing.
No I never saw a contract that said 4 year degree required.
But yes, it was clear that sustainment with the pros required an education.
2007-08-13 01:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by Warrior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you would have to be that once in a life-time person and player wrapped all up in a strong body.I don't think a kid coming straight out of high school to the NFL would work ,a kid is just not mature enough,mentally or physically.
2007-08-12 23:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by DROB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its been done to skip college but u have to be really really good and be noticed through your high school career im not sure about the tryouts but years ago my brother in law was noticed in high school by a scout unfortunately he chose to get married instead of pursuing it now he plays semi pro for the rhode island raptors one thing you should know though if you choose football over college-what will you do if you get seriously injured and can never play football again and say its early and you arent making the big bucks my son had a choice to play football and he chose to go to college and learn a career good luck
2007-08-12 23:49:57 · answer #10 · answered by rhodeislandbornandraised 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋