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About 500lbs is the average for most NFL halfbacks. Most NFL fullbacks dont carry the ball much but can squat more due to their primary usage in short yardage situations and in plays where they block either for the quarterback in the pocket or to open lanes for a halfback. However, these are just averages and being able to squat a lot doesn't equate to raw speed. I can squat 320 for 3 reps and cant run anything faster than a 15s 100m. Also, running backs generally are evaluated for their intangible skills such as finding the gaps and breaking tackles. Today weight lifting and speed training is more important at the high school level as a kid who can squat 320-400lbs can probably knock over a 5'10" 180lb linebacker with some ease even with little momentum. At the higher collegeiate levels and definately in the NFL no matter how much you can squat and get under the pads of a 6'3' 240lb linebacker you aren't gonna take him down with your legs. Most of the power comes from your running abilities and skill at breaking tackles and trucking people.

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I used to play middle linebacker, and a bit of defensive end, and occasionally blocked as a tight end and would run as a fullback as I weighed more than our running back and wasn't as fast but could hit like a ton of bricks. Also, I am obsessed with football!

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Between 550 and 600 pounds

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200 pounds on average

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