Am I a Linebacker or D-End?

Question

I am going to be a freshman in HS. I am 6'1 175lbs. Run one of the fasest 40s on my team. On offense i want to be TE, so I have hands. What defensive position is best for me?

Answer 1

Nose tackle

Answer 2

line backer cause if you got hands you can drop back into coverage

Answer 3

Linebacker.

Answer 4

I would say linebacker. This would allow you to drop back in coverage sometimes and use your hands to make plays. Also, you can use your speed to pursue plays laterally and make tackles. However, if you feel you are strong and explosive off the snap, you could play DE as well. I know people that have done both.

Answer 5

your a big *** freshman i would say linebacker or defensive end

Answer 6

Really it doesn't matter.  I've played both and I can tell you from personal experience the most important thing on defense these days at the collegiate and NFL level is SPEED, SPEED, SPEED!!!!  Continue to play more than one sport besides football, like basketball and especially track and colleges will definitely come looking if you're handling your business on the field and in the classroom.  In college and at the pro level, the two positions (DE and Outside LB) are starting to become the same thing.  Some times DE go out in to coverage, sometimes LBs rush the passer, so make sure you know how to rush the passer in a three-point and up stance, your coach will eventually make the decision for you depending on where he may need you.  Good luck!  

Answer 7

if u hit hard linebacker. jump high strong safety.

Answer 8

If you have good hands I would say linebacker over defensive end.  Possibly corner, since you are fast as well.

Answer 9

a hybrid lb

Answer 10

At a young age, linebacker is the most important defenseive position. As you get older, you may be more suited for a DE because of your speed, but at a young age you will want to be linebacker. Its like being a pitcher little leauge, its just where most of the best players go.