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Center is top 5

I'd take off the ILB and replace with Center.

Now, if we are talking just Offense and Defense, no special teams, take off the Kicker and replace with ILB.


In terms of Margin for Error, (lack thereof) the Kicker is number one. There are a bunch of EXCELLENT kickers not in the NFL.

With the rule changes tilting so heavily towards offense over the last decade, I believe cornerback has overtaken quarterback as the hardest position to play in sports. You see rookie QBs coming in and making an immediate impact like Andrew Luck, RGIII, Jameis Winston, Mariota, Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Cam Newton, etc.. You don't see great rookie cornerbacks as often as you see great rookie QBs anymore.

QB
CB
MLB
LT
C

Offensive line in general is difficult, you need mental toughness and physical strength.
Middle linebacker (you're in charge of calling the defense and making sure everyone is lined up)
Quarterback because you have to read coverages, get your guys lined up, and not make mistakes.
Cornerback/Safety (learning how to read the receiver's routes and how to cover each one based on man/zone)
Running back (this one you wouldn't think, but you have to know how to find the holes and hit them at the right moment. Plus you have to be tough as hell to take the shots you take and hold on to the ball)


Two others that are difficult
1. Fullback (learning the perfect angles to take out defenders to clear out paths for your back or your QB on designed QB follow or QB draw plays, especially in a wishbone attack)
2. Kicker/Punter (must be accurate and have power, but also have control over the power you have and use for that kick or punt)

1. QB

2. Center

3. Safety

4. RB

5. LB

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LT
CB
MLB
Long snapper

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most difficult positions in FB

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Bottom looks like a tough position to be in.

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QB
Center
LT
CB
MLB

Although LT is among the most important, I don't think it's among the most difficult. They're basically on an island most of the time.

I'd put center in the top 3.