Any chance of me playing college football?

Question

I just started playing football at the begining of offseason my junior year of highschool. Im a junior starting on JV so far. I was just wondering if there is anychance of me playing in college. Im 5'11,202 pounds and a 4.8 forty. I play middle Linebacker. Also what should i do to get the coaches to recognize my skills and talents at playing the game. what do coaches look for in players.

Also i was wondering how to make my self know to colleges?

Did i start too late to actually make a good football carrier?

please help this bothers me alot, cause i love the game

Answer 1

Give the dude a break; he just started playing. Of course they are going to put him on JV to give him playing experience.

But fact of the matter is your going to have to work, work, work, work, work to become a starter or even make a signifigant impact for this team. You have the size enough to play linebacker and you should be proud to be the middle linebacker because the middle linebacker should be the leader of the defense.

You need to make sure you play at all time with your eyes up. Never duck your head. Play with good pad level. Keep your knees bent at all times. Know how to read flow...Read through the guards and center to the fullback. They will tell you which way a play is going. Make sure you know your gap responsiblities on every play. Generally you will be responsible for playside A gap; unless you run a 5 man front or have a DT in the A gap to the playside. Then you will be responsible for playside B gap.

Make sure you attack oncoming blockers. Dish out punishment! Make sure to get your helmet across the blockers helmet. Use your hands to get seperation from blockers and use your arms to punch and rip away their hands from your body. Try to keep your outside arm free.

When you make contact have fast feet. Try to take a thounsand six inch steps to drive a blocker back. Always attack a ball carriers midsection and wrap up and drive with your feet. Grab cloth.

Pursue the football! Make it a habit to get to the football! Never give up on a play. If your the second or third guy to get to a ball carrier try to rip the ball out and cause turnovers.

Play with your heart and play with an attitude. You have to know what your doing, be confident in what your doing, and know that you are going to whoop whoever is in front of you on any given play. Know your pass coverage responsiblities; know the responsiblities of the rest of the defense; and know what the offense is trying to do; how they are trying to block you and where the ball will go.

I know that sounds like a lot; but if you want to be a great linebacker you have to do all of that. Not to mention be a great leader. But to be a great leader all you have to do is lead by example...and do the right things and work harder than anyone else on the team.

If you want your coaches to recognize you; we recognize those that work hard, want to get better, and want the team to get better. A player who will sacrifice himself for the team is a player that we want on our football team. We want players that go above and beyond what is expected of them. That means spending extra time in the weight room. That means eating the right diet (cut out sodas, cut out junk food, drink water and eat high protein, good carbs, veggies, and fruit.)

We look for players who encourage other players to make those same sacrifices. Players who won't let other players cheat themselves because they are cheating the team. We look for the guys that stay after practice to lift weights and to run after and encourage other players to join them. We look for players that spend that extra time in the film room; to figure out what they can improve upon; and that study what the other team is trying to do to exploit our weaknesses.

Lastly we look for players who are humble and who ask questions. If you don't know something ask your coaches. If you don't know how to improve ask your coaches. If you don't know your responsiblities ask your coaches. But when you ask a question and you get an answer...learn it right away. Play with good technique and know where you are supposed to be and what your responsiblities are on the football field.

Ask your coaches what are some things that you can improve upon to become a better football player and to help the team. Play special teams and play it at 100 percent. Your coaches will tell you what you need to do to improve. Watch film of yourself. Watch film of the top players at your position and notice how they play. Watch their pad level, their eyes, their helmet, their arms, and their feet.

As for physical things, do squats, power cleans, bench, arms, shoulders, and calf raises. You will need all to be as strong as possible for your position.

As for college bottom line is your height and weight are not ideal for a D1 college. But DII, DIII, and NAIA are not out of the question. Your speed is acceptable. Bottom line is colleges are going to look at what's on film and will go off what your coaches tell them about you. If you do all the things I listed above and you pursue excellence in all those things; you can very well play college football. It will not be easy, but if it was easy everyone would be playing college football. Myself included. Best of luck to you. If you need any more info e-mail me.

Check out this book as well. It is the best book for an inspiring linebacker...

http://www.sportskids.com/superstore/Football/Instructional+Books/Linebackers/p/146230.html?mktid=nextag&ovcpn=Football&ovcrn=146230-Complete+Linebacking

Complete Linebackeing by Lou Tepper

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Other books on Linebacking

Answer 2

if You could get into a good junior college, that would help. Coaches, look for raw talent and, a strong work ethic. if they see You working out when, You don't have to be, that tells them how bad You want it. if You get to start, college scouts will be there. no. You didn't start too late. ever heard of Christian Okoye? "THE NIGERIAN NIGHTMARE"? He never touched a football until His second year of college. if You have a dream, go for it and, don't let anyone talk You out of it. if You do, You will regret it later. that said, have a backup plan. get an education so, You can get a good job if, Your dream gets derailed. there is nothing sadder than a 40 year old ex high school football player telling people over and, over again about what a stud He was in His prime.

Answer 3

Highly unlikely. Less than 1% chance. Training and actual experience are completely different things. Even at a junior college you'll run into highly experienced players with years of high school, junior high, and grade school playing time.

Answer 4

work hard make video and send to colleges big and small have your coach contact junior colleges and DIV 1 & 2 colleges attend college fairs. The internet is a great way to sent and chat with coaches. I think you have potential and you will get better
good luck

Answer 5

I don't know if you can make it, nothing wrong with walking on at a local college and giving it a try. I don't think you started playing too late.

Answer 6

Let yer talent speak for itself. (Get a lotta stops, kid. And EAT the QB everytime to blitz)

Answer 7

idk dude, your a junior playing on jv??? that's kind of weak...you should be on varsity (weak sauce)