What is needed to play in the NFL as a running back?

Answer 1

u have to have power strength agilty knolage and toughfness ...

a good size for running back is 5;10 215-230

u should be able to break tackles from linebackers and then out run the secondery u also need to see the field and cut in and out //a good nfl runnin back needs to hAVE GOOD HANDS TOO THIS WILL MAKE U MORE OF A THREAT OUT OF THE BACK FEILD //

Gotta be good at catching.

Answer 2

There are many attributes which comprise a great running back. both cerebral and physical talents. first, you must have excellent endurance in order to get a lot of carries. you must be very strong, especially having incredibly strong legs capable of generating tons of force per step. one must also have great vision to spot holes, and good patience when waiting for tackles. often left out is the ability to block, as in passing situations the running back must pick up a blitzing defender. running backs must also be relatively to very fast. the slower a back is the stronger they usually must be to compensate for the lack of speed, vice versa. most of all, running backs must be tough and capable to taking a bruising on a weekly basis. contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be black, or African American, to be a running back. See: Toby Gerhart.