This may be off topic and if it is, I will create my own. But what is the 'standard' size for offensive and defensive lineman in the state of Kentucky? I would assume that the 'standard' would be different in order to survive at different class levels? Just curious, if you were a coach, what size would you want?

I gave you your own thread, Govnah. :thumb:

The standard may vary by class size, however, I think it may vary more by the offensive system ran by each coach.

 

And is there a difference between the "standard" and the "ideal".

The "Standard" I would say is about 6'0, 220 lbs.

The "Ideal" is 6'5, 280 lbs.

The "Standard" I would say is about 6'0, 220 lbs.

The "Ideal" is 6'5, 280 lbs.

 

I'd say that's pretty close. "Ideal" would be what you see in the pros. That doesn't happen much in high school.

 

Speed and agility are important factors. A 6'5", 280 lb guy who doesn't move well would probably be back-up to an agile, quick, strong 6', 220 lb guy.

Yea, but aren't defensive guys a little leaner and quicker?

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Cov Cath's average offensive lineman this past season was 6' 1/4" tall, and 224 lbs (does not include tight ends). Their average defensive lineman was 6' 0" tall, and 213 lbs.

Cov Cath's average offensive lineman this past season was 6' 1/4" tall, and 224 lbs (does not include tight ends). Their average defensive lineman was 6' 0" tall, and 213 lbs.

 

If you figure tight ends into the offensive line averages, the average height stays at 6' 1/4", and the average weight drops to 218 lbs.

Yea, but aren't defensive guys a little leaner and quicker?

 

In College/pros? Yes, normally the 6'5 guys are OL, and the 6'3" guys are DL. But after speaking to several college coaches, it's not why most would think. They pick the OL first, and they normally pick the biggest/strongest for OL. That leaves the smaller players for DL. Now, of course, you want the fastest players you can get at both OL and DL, but that is what they want - the biggest, strongest, and fastest OL because they know the DL is going to be smaller and probably faster.

The "Standard" I would say is about 6'0, 220 lbs.

The "Ideal" is 6'5, 280 lbs.

 

Cov Cath's average offensive lineman this past season was 6' 1/4" tall, and 224 lbs (does not include tight ends). Their average defensive lineman was 6' 0" tall, and 213 lbs.

 

By the way...nice estimate, Ram.

By the way...nice estimate, Ram.

 

I do what I can.:lol:

The "Standard" I would say is about 6'0, 220 lbs.

The "Ideal" is 6'5, 280 lbs.

 

I agree with that maybe a little heavier than 220.

In College/pros? Yes, normally the 6'5 guys are OL, and the 6'3" guys are DL. But after speaking to several college coaches, it's not why most would think. They pick the OL first, and they normally pick the biggest/strongest for OL. That leaves the smaller players for DL. Now, of course, you want the fastest players you can get at both OL and DL, but that is what they want - the biggest, strongest, and fastest OL because they know the DL is going to be smaller and probably faster.

 

That is interesting and some what a change from the past. I know certain colleges that never recruited OL. They woul drecruit as many DL as they could and if they were not good enough to play DL they got switched to OL. Some schools recruit TEs and DL and convert them.

 

Warren Sapp was a HS TE. Jeavon Kerse was a HS FS and ended up playing DE.

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That is interesting and some what a change from the past. I know certain colleges that never recruited OL. They would drecruit as many DL as they could and if they were not good enough to play DL they got switched to OL. Some schools recruit TEs and DL and convert them.

 

Warren Sapp was a HS TE. Jeavon Kerse was a HS FS and ended up playing DE.

It is true that not all coaches recruit the same way. For instance one coach told me he doesn't recruit OT or DE, he recruits TE and LB and coverts some TE to OT, and some LB to DE. But, one coach, at a major college, told me the first position he recruits is OT, then DL, then moves to other OL. It worked, he won quite a few Bowl games.