Okay, so I’ve been diving into this whole “average size of a linebacker” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a bit of a rabbit hole! I started out thinking, “Oh, this should be easy, just a quick search and I’m done.” Boy, was I wrong.
First, I googled the basic stuff like “average NFL linebacker size.” I got a bunch of articles, some from sports websites, some from, uh, less reliable sources. It was a mess of numbers, and nothing seemed to agree perfectly.
Digging Deeper
So, I decided I needed to get more specific. I started looking at different levels of play. I mean, a college linebacker is probably built differently than a pro, right? And what about high school? It’s all different!
I spent a good hour just comparing different websites, jotting down numbers. I even made a little spreadsheet (don’t judge, I like to be organized!). I focused on height and weight mostly, because those seemed like the most common measurements I could find.
- High School:This was tough. Data’s really scattered. Seemed like the average was somewhere around 6’0″ to 6’2″ and 200-220 lbs, but it really varied.
- College: This got a bit clearer. More websites had info. I saw a lot of 6’1″ to 6’3″ and weights ranging from 220 to 245 lbs.
- NFL: Okay, these guys are beasts. Most of the numbers I saw were in the 6’2″ to 6’4″ range, and the weight? Easily 240-255 lbs, some even bigger!
My Takeaway
It’s all give and take. There is a range of sizes depending on high school, college, or professional levels.
This whole thing reminded me that averages are just that – averages. There are always going to be outliers, guys who are super successful even if they don’t fit the “ideal” mold. It’s about way more than just size, you know? Skill, speed, smarts… all that good stuff.
Anyway, that’s my little journey into the world of linebacker sizes. Hope it was at least a little bit interesting!
