Chicago bears linebacker leonard floyd catches the deflected ball and runs it into the end zone. Linebacker football recruiting guidelines. This project will gives kids striving to reach the nfl a goal for height and weight. We will be measuring the average height and weight of an nfl player by position. Active and causes havoc all around the field. The recruit must be equally active in both the run game and in coverage.
The average weight and height of a nfl linebacker is 62 and 235 lbs hardest players in the game. Has a combination of size and speed and must change the los at the point of attack. De defensive end 10. Multiple years competing at the all state level. Knocks blockers and ball carriers backward andor off their feet. Average college football player size for lb.
61 223 lbs. Needs to be able to stretch the field vertically. Should be a three year varsity starter. Can find the open window in zone or separate from man. Fbs power 5 linebacker physical measurables. Instinctive and plays downhill in the run game.
Shows the ability to take over a game defensively. Dt defensive tackle 11. Can be one dimensional as a blocker or receiver.