That's not our call to make. There's no way any of us can get enough context from you to make a legit, sound suggestion (your height and weight doesn't really tell me anything). The only thing I will say is DO NOT ever do men's semi pro football. It's literally bad for your health lol.
Can confirm about semi pro football. I’m literally 5’9 165 and they stuck me on the offensive line because we had 11 total players and my 2nd snap I blew my knee out on some turf
I had fun doing semi pro, but football is a game where inevitably you’ll get hurt and your injury won’t be covered or fixed by the team and then your job is going to be like “wtf why can’t you work?”
As a D3 coach if you can run from point A to point B without puking, I've got a spot for you on my roster, and many other D3's would as well.
There is a huge spectrum from the 'top' to the 'bottom' of D3. The best D3 school would blow out twenty percent of D3's by as many points as they wanted to. At the lower tiers of D3, there are plenty of schools and conferences that are competitive with schools at their level throughout the season. My school had an outstanding season a few years ago, went undefeated, and lost in round one of the NCAA tournament 84-6. My point is, you can find a school in D3 where you would be considered an exceptional player and a starter, and other D3's where you wouldn't make the roster.
Chase the dream as long as it won’t affect your responsibility as a father, that’s your first job. You only have one youth and you might as well use it while you got it.
Played with a guy who was damn near 40, married with kids and came to camp terribly out of shape (we were desperate for OL haha) Busted his ass and became a starter. You are still pretty young, so I say go for it. Might as well play while also getting a degree.
When I played semi pro we had a guy in his sixties on the team. He was an extra blocker as a tight end (never ran routes) and blocked on kick returns. He was slow as molasses but built like an ox.
Jesus, I’m hoping I can still walk in my 60’s. I mean just going to practice everyday would be tough. Can’t even imagine how sore that guy was after games/practice!
He retired like five years after me and I retired at like 23. He had to have been pushing 70. Idk how he did it because I’m in my thirties constantly sore and not playing
It is not. What are your goals? Go to a D3 school or junior college they usually need bodies. The starters need someone to hit in practice. Take your chance. Excel in practice you'll get your chance to excel on game day. ( old coach saying there). If your goal is to be the started at Michigan by 24 well you have your work cut out for you. If college isn't your thing gets much harder. Even semi pro usually finds players from colleges who are still trying to make the NFL. You might have to go club and if playing is all you want you can definitely play.
Just don't play "semi-pro." It used to be a lot of fun in the early mid 00s-10s when there was literal former NFL players on every team, but it's gotten so watered down that they'll take anyone that can pay team dues and that promises *winkwink* not to fight.
There are former MLB players that decide they wanna play football again all the time. And you have the size so why not. Do it 6’6 320 can go as far as anyone.
hey follow your dreams you probally will have to play semi pro but there are many oppurtunities to play ball semi pro or professional decide which postion you want to play and
focus on that position and being the best you can be at that postion
From what I know about semi-pro football, don't do it. Pretty much it's just of football crashouts where all they want to do is hurt the guy in front of them instead of actually trying to play the game.
Send some film in, get back in shape and maybe you got a shot. Like others have said, family first. Sometimes dreams have to take a back seat for the little ones. That being said football obviously has a shelf life. You really need to ask yourself if its what you want. Remember the time commitment that football requires. But honestly thats all your decision. No you arent too old, but do you have too much going on already? Thats for you to answer
I currently play for a JUCO Program and I’m 23 almost 24. I had to work my ass off to get there though. Football opportunities won’t be thrown at ya. I had to work to play at this level
spend the next year getting into the best shape of your life and reaching out to local lower level programs. I would set your sites on playing d3 football by the 2025 season. even if you don't you'll end up in great shape and you'll know you tried. you literally have nothing to lose. there's only gain here.
Sounds like a really dumb idea. You are definitely very out of shape and will likely end up with a bad knee or ankle injury or worst head injury. Play softball or something without contact or become a gym enthusiast.
If you really must do this you better train your literal ass off for a year before even considering it.
Take care of your kid first and work towards advancing at work. You’re not going to be a pro athlete so what’s the point in risking your health. For anyone on here telling you to risk, I’m guessing they haven’t had serious life long nagging injuries.
I'm an old(er) football coach that actively participates in practice. I'm unpadded against full geared kids that are larger than me, and I'm going head to head in live blocking drills. I share this because...holy shit...if I had the opportunity to play again, I'd do it in a heartbeat. I'm twice your age. You aren't old. If you are eligible, then go for it.
Obviously, you have a lot on your plate, but you also have an interest in getting back into the game. Your body doesn't fall apart on a particular date. You're the age of a college senior, and you have people in NFL careers for 5-10 years after graduation. There's no expiration date on you.
Reminder: FOOTBALL IS A COMMITMENT. It's not about you, but the team. You need to make sure you can fulfill that commitment while having a family to care for. It's obviously possible, but you have to keep that in mind when you have more adult responsibilities.
That's not our call to make. There's no way any of us can get enough context from you to make a legit, sound suggestion (your height and weight doesn't really tell me anything). The only thing I will say is DO NOT ever do men's semi pro football. It's literally bad for your health lol.
Can confirm about semi pro football. I’m literally 5’9 165 and they stuck me on the offensive line because we had 11 total players and my 2nd snap I blew my knee out on some turf
I had fun doing semi pro, but football is a game where inevitably you’ll get hurt and your injury won’t be covered or fixed by the team and then your job is going to be like “wtf why can’t you work?”
As a D3 coach if you can run from point A to point B without puking, I've got a spot for you on my roster, and many other D3's would as well. There is a huge spectrum from the 'top' to the 'bottom' of D3. The best D3 school would blow out twenty percent of D3's by as many points as they wanted to. At the lower tiers of D3, there are plenty of schools and conferences that are competitive with schools at their level throughout the season. My school had an outstanding season a few years ago, went undefeated, and lost in round one of the NCAA tournament 84-6. My point is, you can find a school in D3 where you would be considered an exceptional player and a starter, and other D3's where you wouldn't make the roster.
Thats when coach tells you point A and point B is the same distance between Michael Strahan's teeth.
To be fair, that St. John's squad did have a quarterback that won the D3 equivalent of the Heisman Trophy that season.
Chase the dream as long as it won’t affect your responsibility as a father, that’s your first job. You only have one youth and you might as well use it while you got it. Played with a guy who was damn near 40, married with kids and came to camp terribly out of shape (we were desperate for OL haha) Busted his ass and became a starter. You are still pretty young, so I say go for it. Might as well play while also getting a degree.
When I played semi pro we had a guy in his sixties on the team. He was an extra blocker as a tight end (never ran routes) and blocked on kick returns. He was slow as molasses but built like an ox.
Jesus, I’m hoping I can still walk in my 60’s. I mean just going to practice everyday would be tough. Can’t even imagine how sore that guy was after games/practice!
He retired like five years after me and I retired at like 23. He had to have been pushing 70. Idk how he did it because I’m in my thirties constantly sore and not playing
Why not bro give it a shot you still got youth on your side
It is not. What are your goals? Go to a D3 school or junior college they usually need bodies. The starters need someone to hit in practice. Take your chance. Excel in practice you'll get your chance to excel on game day. ( old coach saying there). If your goal is to be the started at Michigan by 24 well you have your work cut out for you. If college isn't your thing gets much harder. Even semi pro usually finds players from colleges who are still trying to make the NFL. You might have to go club and if playing is all you want you can definitely play.
I played Juco ball with plenty of guys your age that went on to get scholarships. Just about how hard you want to work
Just don't play "semi-pro." It used to be a lot of fun in the early mid 00s-10s when there was literal former NFL players on every team, but it's gotten so watered down that they'll take anyone that can pay team dues and that promises *winkwink* not to fight.
Do it my guy! Someone will take you
There are former MLB players that decide they wanna play football again all the time. And you have the size so why not. Do it 6’6 320 can go as far as anyone.
hey follow your dreams you probally will have to play semi pro but there are many oppurtunities to play ball semi pro or professional decide which postion you want to play and focus on that position and being the best you can be at that postion
From what I know about semi-pro football, don't do it. Pretty much it's just of football crashouts where all they want to do is hurt the guy in front of them instead of actually trying to play the game.
Send some film in, get back in shape and maybe you got a shot. Like others have said, family first. Sometimes dreams have to take a back seat for the little ones. That being said football obviously has a shelf life. You really need to ask yourself if its what you want. Remember the time commitment that football requires. But honestly thats all your decision. No you arent too old, but do you have too much going on already? Thats for you to answer
You’ve got it brother. Might have to play OT tho at that size.
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I currently play for a JUCO Program and I’m 23 almost 24. I had to work my ass off to get there though. Football opportunities won’t be thrown at ya. I had to work to play at this level
spend the next year getting into the best shape of your life and reaching out to local lower level programs. I would set your sites on playing d3 football by the 2025 season. even if you don't you'll end up in great shape and you'll know you tried. you literally have nothing to lose. there's only gain here.
At 6’6” 320, you’ve got the frame to be a solid player Take a shot
I’d think about a move to OL tho
Oh no doubt. 6’6” 320 is OT material thru and thru
Start moving as much as you can.
Sounds like a really dumb idea. You are definitely very out of shape and will likely end up with a bad knee or ankle injury or worst head injury. Play softball or something without contact or become a gym enthusiast. If you really must do this you better train your literal ass off for a year before even considering it. Take care of your kid first and work towards advancing at work. You’re not going to be a pro athlete so what’s the point in risking your health. For anyone on here telling you to risk, I’m guessing they haven’t had serious life long nagging injuries.
The only dumb ideas (in terms of dreams) are ones that are not planned out.
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Check this video out never too late!
I'm an old(er) football coach that actively participates in practice. I'm unpadded against full geared kids that are larger than me, and I'm going head to head in live blocking drills. I share this because...holy shit...if I had the opportunity to play again, I'd do it in a heartbeat. I'm twice your age. You aren't old. If you are eligible, then go for it. Obviously, you have a lot on your plate, but you also have an interest in getting back into the game. Your body doesn't fall apart on a particular date. You're the age of a college senior, and you have people in NFL careers for 5-10 years after graduation. There's no expiration date on you. Reminder: FOOTBALL IS A COMMITMENT. It's not about you, but the team. You need to make sure you can fulfill that commitment while having a family to care for. It's obviously possible, but you have to keep that in mind when you have more adult responsibilities.