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What Position Would Be Best For Me For American Football ?

What would be the best position for me to play in american football? I Currently Play Rugby, and can take a harsh beating and also dish out a beating or 2, Im 17 Years Old and im 5ft 4, I Can Run 100m In 12.4 Secs and from rugby i am good at making fast manouvers to dodge people.

Public Comments

1. Your very short to play in the nfl but I would say maybe like a punt returner and kick returner something on special teams
2. kicker
3. If you dont want to be a kicker, and get more time than a returner, then your best bet woudl be Running Back based on however much you weigh. At the highschool level, getting you over 160 or 170 lbs would help
4. Return man
5. It depends on the build that accompanies your shorter frame. If you're packing a lot of power in that 5ft 4, it sounds like you'd make a great fullback. In addition to running the ball, the fullback will often act as a lead blocker for other running backs. They are the last line of defense for the quarterback on pass plays, and are seen as the go-to-guys for short-yardage situations. Your stout frame and toughness will give you the edge when lead blocking or running "in the trenches", and your agility will make you a threat to blow open plays for big yards. If you're frame is lighter, you'd do well at defensive end. DEs are often the smallest and fastest players on the defensive line. Their job is to contain a play (keep the ball carrier from escaping to the sidelines), and sometimes defend short passes. Your size and agility will make it hard for offensive linemen to block you, and your ability to dish out the pain will help you wreck havoc in the backfield.
6. Too short for american football,best you can do is kicker,which would be right up your alley
7. Corner. By the way. He never said NFL. Do not let anyone deter u from your goals. U can play on other levels. Corner,slot,tail,returner...all do-able.