What position should you play in football? Answer the questions about yourself and we will let you know the position that you would have played in the NFL. Possible results include Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Linebacker, Special Teams, and more.
What Position Should You Play In Football?
Instructions: Just answer the questions about yourself and we will tell you the position that you should play at the end. It will automatically move you on to the next question after yous select your answer. There will also be some social sharing buttons at the very end so that you can easily share your result.
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Football Fosition Quiz: All Of The Possible Results
Here are all of the positions that you could have gotten and also some more details about each of them.
Quarterback
The quarterback is the position on the field with the most control. They are responsible for calling the plays, handling the snap, and moving the ball down the field. To play this position, you have to be able to throw and you may also be required to run the ball. If you are someone who doesn’t like attention on you, this is NOT the position for you. Popular quarterbacks include Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Drew Brees.
Running Back
The running back is the position on the field that runs with the ball. They usually line up behind or beside the quarterback and try to move the ball forward on running plays. They are also able to block and catch passes. You need to be fast to be a running back and you should also be okay with getting hit as it will happen a lot. Popular running backs include Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Saquon Barkley, and Ezekiel Elliott.
Wide Receiver
The wide receiver is the position on the field that catches the ball from the quarterback. They line up to the sides and try to catch the ball downfield after running a route. You will also occasionally block on running plays. To play this position, you need to be fast and also have some great hand-eye coordination. Popular wide receivers include DeAndre Hopkins, Julio Jones, Tyreek Hill, and Mike Evans.
Offensive Line
The offensive line’s job is to protect the quarterback so that they are able to pass the ball. They are also used to block for the running back, who is trying to push the ball forward. Offensive linemen are typically the biggest guys on the team and also the strongest so that they don’t get pushed around. Some of the best offensive linemen in the NFL include Ronnie Stanley, Quenton Nelson, Taylor Lewan, and Lane Johnson.
Tight End
The tight end is the position that is a combination between a wide receiver and offensive linemen. They are able to catch balls from the quarterback but they also need to be good blockers as well. These are typically bigger players who can also catch the ball and run. Some of the best tight ends in the NFL include George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, and Rob Gronkowski.
Defensive line
The defensive line’s job is to either tackle the quarterback or the running back in the backfield. They need to try and get around the blocks from the offensive line in order to tackle whoever is carrying the ball. Defensive linemen are typically big, strong, and like to tackle. Some of the best defensive lineman in the NFL include Aaron Donald, J.J. Watt, Myles Garrett, and Joey Bosa.
Linebacker
The linebacker’s job is to help back-up the defensive line. They have a variety of jobs, including covering running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers. They also sometimes are required to tackle the ball-carrier. In order to play the position, you need to be fast and also able to tackle. Some of the best linebackers in the NFL include Bobby Wagner, Demario Davis, Lavonte David, and Darius Leonard.
Defensive back
The defensive back’s job is mostly to cover the wide-receivers and tight ends. They are made up of cornerbacks and safeties. To play the role, you need to be fast and able to tackle. Having great hand-eye coordination is also a major asset for these positions. Some of the best defensive backs in the NFL include Tyrann Mathieu, Stephon Gilmore, Richard Sherman, and Jalen Ramsey.
Kickers
Each team has a kicker and a punter. Both play a valuable role and they can both help a team win games. The kicker is responsible for kicking field goals and should have some accuracy to them. Punters are responsible for kicking the ball as far as they can down the field and they need to have powerful legs. Some of the top kickers in the NFL include Justin Tucker, Thomas Morstead, Robbie Gould, and Michael Dickson.
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