How is this for a high school senior linebacker looking to play Canadian University?

Question

Weight: 181

Bench Press: 185lb. 6x 3 sets

Squats: 205lb. 8x 3 sets

40 time: 4.7sec.

Answer 1

u'd definitely make the U of T team

Answer 2

Okay, but can you play football?  Skills and abilities play a role.  Have you had any recruiters contact you?  Are your coaches interested in helping you find a spot?

Answer 3

you need at least 50 lbs on that or you will be tossed around by every lineman and fullback coming your way, and up your bench ability,

a lift to work on that is really good for linebackers is the power clean, its a full body lift and you should be able to do a 200 lb clean as seniors,  thats what they were at when i was in high school,

Answer 4

I have played university football in Canada a long time ago, your stats sound good but not overly impressive. The biggest thing you have going for you is your speed.

You need to improve your strenght. Also what position would you be trying out for, that would be a big factor in playing or not.

Also you can be recruited or can try as a walk on. more chances to join as a walk on in Canada that The US.

Most important is get an education. Football can be a very short career but an education last a lifetime.

Luc C.

Answer 5

you need 45 to 50 pounds more(solid muscle). and you must bench 200lb min in college because nfl players at mlb bench 225lb 30 to 50 times. but you have a good(not great)40 time and a nice base of muscle to work with if you work hard you can pull it off . good luck man and keep your chin up lol.

Answer 6

if you really run a 40 in that time your crazy to want to play in canada  Play US you will be a pro by your junior year

Answer 7

not to be offensive . time slow . weight need 225 to 230 . height six foot minimum outside . 6 foot 3 middle . recieved ride simon fraser  1960s  had more weight faster time more height . keep working  hard very hard , you should have been contacted scholarship already

Answer 8

You must love to hit opposing players, and be able to take a hit and bounce back.  Suggest training all natural with good nutrition.  Let yourself grow naturally. Concentrate on squat, deadlift and bench in that order.  Build a strong neck.  Good Speed ! Run, Run, Run.  Agility is key.  Play in home country, Canada, and get a great education.  Best of luck, kid.

Answer 9

181 is really undersized. Even in the high school all american bowl, there was a 200 pound LB and the analyst said he was undersized. Being at least 220 can save your spot at being a linebacker.

Answer 10

not bad, playing nfl and being a senior and going to a uni is good, not bad, being smart and being active

Answer 11

if you can increase your speed by about another second or two, you can probably play cornerback. 181 is to small for a linebacker, even for a division 2 or 3 school. But hey, anything is possible.

Answer 12

1) You gotta get allot stronger

2) Put on some weight, good weight, that won't affect your speed