I am fifteen thinking of going to an American university to play Football having never played the game.?

Question

I live in the UK and want to play American football do you think I could get into the team having never played in any shape or form in my life. I am very athletic having represented my high school in 100m, 200m, 800m, long jump, triple jump, high jump and represented my school team in basketball, soccer, rugby and cross country. I could red shirt the first year then learn the game through practise. What do you think?

Answer 1

Get down with your bad self. If you want it, go get it. But you must have a plan to make a dream reality. First of all, do whatever you must to learn the game. Video games are actually a good way to do this. Maybe you could get your mates to join you in playing in an open lot somewhere. If your school in the UK doesn't have a team(I'm assuming they don't) you are faced with many hurdles. You will have to be a walk-on for college tryouts. But don't be disuaded. Many great players were walk-ons. You will probably hear from many nay-sayers. Do not listen to them. Commit to your dream and do whatever it takes to make it a reality. But remember this. Academics are the most important thing. Even if you become the best player ever, you need a backup in case of injury. Many American sports icons have become poverty stricken because they thought their athletic career would carry them for life. Be wise. Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

watch out for the big boys (bullys)

Answer 3

yea easy, but its bit of a girls sports. . wearing all those pads

Answer 4

If you play rugby and are a beast, you should do just fine. You do sound athletic, but the only downside is it will take a while to learn the game. Playing video games might help a bit

Answer 5

hey, why not? you sound extremely athletic. i think you should go for it. it is definitely possible.  

Answer 6

you would have more chance in scotland have you seen the standard up their

Answer 7

yea u got 3 years in HS 2 learn the game and then u could walk on a college and u could be a WR, RB or DB....

Answer 8

FORGET ABOUT IT!!!  you have no idea how much you have to prepare to play college football!!! u would of had to start playing in like 4th grade. theres no way you'll play college, just starting to play your sophomore year. you have no experience and dont know anything about it!!!!

wow....get real dude