Tier 3 #27
My current position is Offensive lineman, if that was not an option I would consider the positions in the middle, that do the dirty work. Defensive line more so Tackle than End, or Middle linebacker, and if it had to be one it might be Defensive Tackle. In high school I played Center and Middle Linebacker, and while when I started writing I assumed that my answer would be linebacker I have a soft spot for the positions that get less renowned for the dirty work they do.
Defensive tackles are the keys to a defensive front 7 working or not, if you get a push up the middle Quarterbacks are go side to side making it faster for pass rushers to get to them. Defensive tackles also tie up potential blockers for the linebackers behind them allowing them to roam sideline to sideline to make plays. While Defensive tackles often do not have high sack totals or high tackle rates their stats should show things like position in relation to the line of scrimmage or amount of times double teamed.
My current position is Offensive lineman, if that was not an option I would consider the positions in the middle, that do the dirty work. Defensive line more so Tackle than End, or Middle linebacker, and if it had to be one it might be Defensive Tackle. In high school I played Center and Middle Linebacker, and while when I started writing I assumed that my answer would be linebacker I have a soft spot for the positions that get less renowned for the dirty work they do.
Defensive tackles are the keys to a defensive front 7 working or not, if you get a push up the middle Quarterbacks are go side to side making it faster for pass rushers to get to them. Defensive tackles also tie up potential blockers for the linebackers behind them allowing them to roam sideline to sideline to make plays. While Defensive tackles often do not have high sack totals or high tackle rates their stats should show things like position in relation to the line of scrimmage or amount of times double teamed.