Expert: Thom Brooks - 10/20/2008

Question
Hello Thom,

I graduated high school in 2007, and chose not to continue my education. Now I realize that it was a big mistake. Which is why I have enrolled at Weber State for the spring 2009 semester. And now I want to walk-on to the football program there at Weber. I wanted to know how hard it would be for me to walk-on to a program that is already well outfitted with players?

I played WR/DB in high school for 4 years, mostly at free safety on defense. During my senior year I recorded 32 solo tackles, 6 sacks, 18 assisted tackles, 4 interceptions with 1 returned for a touchdown on defense. On offense I had 21 receptions for 772 yards and 9 touchdowns, 8 rush attempts for 74 yards and 3 touchdowns at half back.

INFO
Positions: DB/WR
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 207lbs.
40yd dash: 4.36
100yd dash: 10.89
Verticle: 31.5"
Broad jump: 9'8"
Bench: 305lbs 1 rep max
Squat: 400lbs 1 rep max
Power clean: 275lbs 1 rep max

Please let me know what you think my chances are at walking on to a D1-AA(Weber State) program?

Thank you!  

Answer
Uela, hello!

Your chances are excellent!  You have good size, speed and vertical.
With your experience, you should be able to compete with confidence.

You need to pursue the dream.  You will make the team as long as your age shows the coaches that you could be a solidying Leader on and off the field.  Contact them today!

Thom Brooks