What do I have to do to play linebacker?

The linebacker's first few seconds of motion can make or break a defensive play. Having a good ready stance is necessary for quick, decisive action as soon as the ball is snapped. read more

Every team in football employs a Sam, a Mike and a Will at linebacker, but that's not to say there's a name requirement for the position. The strong-side linebacker is often called Sam, while the weakside is known as Will and the middle is Mike. The fourth linebacker is usually a hybrid linebacker/lineman and can be called a Leo or a Jack. read more

You will"bulk up" when your body is ready to put on mass. However, you can, and should, hit the weight room. Strength is, in a lot of ways, more important than mass. read more