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________________ NFL PLAYER SPECIFICATIONS ________________
The following are physical attributes, personality traits, and other characteristics for Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams positions that professional scouts look for in draftees and recruits.
Adapted from Pro Football Weekly NFL Prototypes (Draft Guide 2011, Spring 2011).
_________ OFFENSE _________
QUARTERBACKS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 215 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.9 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Superior
Characteristics:
Toughness, Intelligence, Decision-making, Accuracy, Confidence, Work ethic, Leadership
WIDE RECEIVERS
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 185 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.5 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9.5”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Body control, Routes, Separation, Soft hands, Speed, Intelligence
FULLBACKS
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 240 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.75 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Toughness, Soft hands, Power, Blocking, Versatility
RUNNING BACKS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 215 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.58 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Competitiveness, Balance, Vision, Speed, Versatility
TIGHT ENDS
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 250 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.85 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9.5”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Routes, Soft hands, Run after catch, Blocking, Intelligence
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 300 lbs
40-yd Dash: 5.2 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Superior
Characteristics:
Awareness, Balance, Recovery, Strength, Intelligence
OFFENSIVE GUARDS
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 300 lbs
40-yd Dash: 5.17 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Strength, Hand/Foot quickness, Intelligence
CENTERS
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 290 lbs
40-yd Dash: 5.2 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Superior
Characteristics:
Base strength, Hand/Foot quickness, Decision-making, Intelligence
_________ DEFENSE _________
SAFETIES
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 195 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.55 sec
Arm Length: 30”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Instincts, Intelligence, Tackling, Coverage skills, Range, Speed
CORNERBACKS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 185 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.5 sec
Arm Length: 30”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Instincts, Confidence, Soft hands, Closing speed, Coverage skills
INSIDE LINEBACKERS
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 235 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.7 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Instincts, Tackling, Balance, Leadership, Decision-making, Intelligence
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 230 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.7 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Instincts, Athleticism, Range, Tackling, Intelligence
DEFENSIVE ENDS
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 255 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.75 sec
Arm Length: 32.5”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Explosiveness, Hand/Foot quickness, Strength, Intelligence
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 295 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.95 sec
Arm Length: 32”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Toughness, Strength, Hand/Foot quickness
______________________ SPECIAL TEAMS ______________________
LONG SNAPPERS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 250 lbs
40-yd Dash: 5.2 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Consistency, Snap velocity, Confidence, Intelligence
HOLDERS
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 200 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.9 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Soft hands, Consistency, Decision-making, Versatility, Intelligence
KICK RETURNERS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 180 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.45 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9.5”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Decision-making, Vision, Balance, Gear change, Intelligence
PUNTERS
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 190 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.9 sec
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Launch speed, Ball control, Hang time, Intelligence
PLACE KICKERS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 180 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.9 sec
Arm Length: 30”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Above Average
Characteristics:
Concentration, Distance, Consistency, Confidence, Intelligence
GUNNERS
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 190 lbs
40-yd Dash: 4.5 sec
Arm Length: 30”
Hand Span: 9”
Intelligence: Average
Characteristics:
Body control, Range, Closing speed, Tackling, Competitiveness
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