Expert: Thom Brooks - 11/23/2008

Question
My question is to those who can give me the best answer i need, I am 6'1 1/2, 205lbs, i run a 4.43-4.45 in the 40, my broad jump is a 9.7, in the 20 yard shuttle i clocked a 4.30, i am very physical on the field i currently attends texas southern university, where i played for 3 years. I got recruited as an free safety, later converted to runningback, now at cat backer- football is my life, but with the coaching staff thats present i figured it would b hard, so i know i have to find out and get info for myself in other to show what i have to offer, but i jus need to know if theirs anyone i could get connected to or contact for as me getting looked at i am an athlete, have film and i could promise you, if u give me a try you mite not make a mistake......thank u

Answer
Joseph, hello!

If I was running a football team, I'd want someone like you pounding the ball.  If you transfer to another school at the same or higher level, you would have to sit out one year.   If you transfer down to a lesser division, you could play next year.  

If you have the desire and ability, both mental and physical, to play at the NFL level, you need to utilize every connection you have, to include family, friends, coaches, current players, etc. to hellp get the opportunity for the NFL draft or tryouts.

I have attached some websites for you to review.

Take care.  Keep that football mentality.  Continue to be a student of the game.  The more you know about the rules, procedures and Leadership the more successful you will be.  

Thom Brooks



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