Expert: Thom Brooks - 1/28/2009

Question
i have never played football before. but i am always messing around throwing the pig skin with friends i can throw it very hard and far.prolly around 70 yards. im not very big though 6'2 173. do you think i have a shot at making it to a college team? and im not in school now just working. my grades werent very good in high school either 2.3 average. i graduated in 2007!?

Answer
Mike, Good Morning!

I have attached some NCAA websites for you to inspect.  If your grades meet the minimum standards, then you will be approved to try out for a college team.  


I do not know how skilled you are.  You are tall and thin so your size indicates you would be a good WR or DB.  It all depends on your speed, vertical jump, and durability.  You don't know your capability until another delivers a blow to your body.  You will find out in a hurry that it hurts!


If your local coaches, trainers and friends evaluate you, then they can better steer you towards a certain college. The lesser division schools are more likely to accept a player with no experience.  The top colleges get to choose from the most elite.  You may be one of the undiscovered elite, so no one knows.

Take care,

Thom Brooks





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