Do you think I'll survive varsity football?

Question

My Coaches are putting me at D-Line. Not sure on offense right now but maybe Tight End.

I am 5ft 10in...170lbs

Yes, I know im really undersized for my position but last year we had a player who was 5'10 180lb and played D-line, he almost set a record at our school for sacks and tackles.

I think the logic behind my coaches is that I can use my speed and agility for this position. (Im a sprinter in track and field).

So, am I gonna get eaten up and spit back out?

Answer 1

nobody can answer that without watching you play

Answer 2

It is all in the technique you use. Your coaches obviously know how to prepare a small quick player to play at this position. We routinely use small quick guys at DE for pass rush and backside pursuit. If the other team starts going right at them and beating them up we just switch the ends or bring in a bigger guy. Your coaches are giving you a great opportunity to be a star and help your team .Go after it with gusto!

Answer 3

In football you cant just be fit. You have to have good endurance. MY friend is in football and he got so tired in the beginning but later he got used to it. Just don't eat fatty foods and keep exercising and working out.

Answer 4

Depends what division your school plays in...

Answer 5

Your coach is right. Working the line is not all about muscle and size, but rather, whether you can open holes in the offensive line and attack the QB.

Also, bear in mind that you might be on the line because of your size, if there aren't others on the team who can fill out the line. Go with your coach, as he has other considerations on the team level. You win football games as a team, not as individuals.

To be effective on the line and not get chewed up, you gotta get stronger. Get in the gym and work your upper body and legs. Eat right, drink lots of water, and work the sled. Be explosive, ruthless, and relentless. Don't ever quit. Be intimidating by being intense and fierce.

Finally, something that General Patton once said, "A plan violently executed today is better than one carefully thought out, executed tomorrow." Be fast and powerful on the line and your coach might rearrange the defense to take advantage of your ability, primarily if you get in positions where you can sack QB's.

Train hard!

Answer 6

It really depends on the schools size and quality of opponents.   I don't think a high school player is undersized at 5'10"/180.  Maybe undersized for college,  if you're very fast it might make more sense to play in the defensive backfield.  Again, the same thought on offense, if you're fast it might make more sense to move you out to a wide receiver position.  But, the coach knows his team best and probably has good reason for putting you where he is.  

Answer 7

You are kind of underweight for a D-line but if you are quick you can take quick shots which can be an advantage. Keep building up and you'll get better. If your coach put you there its because he know that you'll do good.  

Answer 8

You best start lifting some weights so you can push by the offensive line, if you don't already. If you do that, you'll be alright. When watching gametape, watch for o-line mistakes n weaknesses and exploit them when you play them. You need to be strong but a smart and decently strong player can beat out a dumb and VERY strong player just about every time because the smart player can exploit the dumb player. Lift weights, learn how to rip and spin, and you'll be aight.

Answer 9

depends on your division.  but remember that no matter how big the other guy is, if you go lower than him and get under his pads, you can beat him.