how do I get in the NFL

Question
I want to be in the NFL,but I'm not that big and not that fast. I want to be a FB or a MLB. I know it will be hard work ,but what ever it takes.  

Answer
William -

Thanks for writing.  Well, I cant lie to you friend.  Getting into the NFL is about as difficult a task as any in the world.  The odds of ANYBODY making it, INCLUDING those players who are top recruits, best in the state, are still huge longshots against making an NFL team.  In your case, I really do not know enough about you to even give you an idea.  ALL it says here is you are not big and not fast.  Well, how not big, how not fast???  Without that, or knowing your playing experience or physical characteristics, it would be impossible to say. How old are you? In school?  ALL of that info would be needed to even make an opinion.

I can tell you this for sure.  The players in the NFL are world class athletes, both in speed and strength.  They are so dominant at every other level (high school, college) its  incredible. So my first question for you is - are you that one dominant player in your entire area?  IF you were to go out on the field tomorrow, full pads, with the best high school players in the state, would you be able to be the best player on that field hands down?  IF so, you may have something here.  IF not, I would say a little more research into the NFL is needed on your end.

The biggest thing to remember is to not worry so much about the future in football. Worry about the now.  IF you are playing in high school, worry about your upcoming season.  Worry about winning games, doing whatever it takes to assist in your team winning the state title.  You will find that if you think that way, you will be more than satisfied with the results, and the future will take care of itself.

Best wishes

Coach Perl