Can a 5'9'' lineman play in college or is it to short?

Question

defensive wise to

Answer 1

That is not too short!  That actually seems about almost perfect.  

Answer 2

not if your buff as h**l and skilled

Answer 3

you gotta be pretty freaking big though, more than 250+ for sure ...

Answer 4

My son is 5'10" and he's too short.  I think you'd be better off playing a CB or Safety...

Answer 5

i say go for it. if you're good at something it doesnt matter how tall you are

Answer 6

offensive or defensive, i play offensive and if thats what your talking about, keep dreamin, unless your 5 9 , 350 pounds and faster than the wind, you have no chance

Answer 7

In Div I I would say no chance unless you are like a freak or something.  It isnt uncommon though in in Div 2 and Div 3 colleges.

Answer 8

Yea sure, if you mean a hockey lineman. HAVE AN EXCELLENT DIVISION 3 CAREER FATTY MCFAT

Answer 9

as long as you can do the job

Answer 10

It depends if its D-1 D-2 or D-3, D-1 generally goes for the larger athletes, but don't count out the 5' 9" dude, all things are possible The University of Georgia has a outstanding LB thats 5' 11". So it depends how good the player is. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS sic'em WOOF WOOF WOOF