Rate Positions by which is only takes athleticism to excel at

Terrible way to phrase it. No position "only takes athleticism" to excel at.

Defensive end relies on it the most though.

Defensive End
Wide Receiver
Linebacker
Defensive Tackle
Offensive Line
Tight End
Running back
Defensive Back

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So there isn't much room for kids who are pure athletes but aren't technically sound at their position?

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At kick/punt returner maybe. See Korliss Marshall, Dominique Reed, Joe Adams, etc.. Nowhere else though.

I definitely wouldn't say Alex Collins had to rely on his athleticism to be a great RB. The combine showed us how little athleticism he actually has.


Ignoring special teams, I'd rank them like this.

DE
OLB
DT
ILB
DB
RB
OT
WR





OG/C




QB

DL
LB
OL
RB
QB
WR

Bert's system

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Corners are top for me because they rely on agility and recovery for so much of what they do. Be a athlete and stick to your man is the job.

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exactly


Since my post sparked this, I gotta go

CB
DE
RB
DT
QB
OLB
S
TE
WR
OL
MLB (Brooks Ellis for example)

I think your comments support that CB's rely on athleticism more than any other position on the field.

very true and it holds water for all positions at the D1 level.

It's why we see so many 4 and 5 stars never pan out and the phrase "Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane."

Hope Deatrich Wise sheds that tag for good this year.