Legendary Football Superstar

So, that little drama earlier? Yeah, not even worth a mention at the rookie football

camp. If there weren't any scuffles, now that would be weird. Once the dust settled, the camp got back on track, and the rookies jumped right into their first day's activities.

The rookie camp was a four-day grind, and day one was all about basic tests. They checked out each rookie's physical stats and logged them. This was their first big physical check before hitting the league, a crucial starting point for their careers. These numbers would stick with them for the long haul.

There were 332 rookies split into four groups for different tests: body measurements, the Sebastian Test, injury checks, and the Wonderlic Personnel Test. Each group rotated through the tests until everyone had done all four.

Every player rocked the official camp jersey, with a number and position on the front and their initials on the back. But the number wasn't their actual player number, just a registration thing, kinda like the numbers athletes wear in the Olympics.

"Quarterback, number eleven!"

Luke heard the call and stepped up. His chest number was indeed eleven. Whether it was luck or just a fluke, this was the first time Luke wore a jersey with his name on it: number eleven on the front and his initials on the back. It finally felt like the start of his pro career.noveldrama

"Kick off your shoes and hop on the scale." The first test for quarterbacks was body measurements, which meant checking height, weight, arm length, and other basic stats. Running backs and linemen also had to do body fat tests.

"6.33 feet, 187.4 pounds."

After jotting down Luke's stats, the seasoned tester couldn't help but give him a once- over, a bit surprised.

Even without words, Luke got the message. He grinned and nodded, "Yeah, I know, I'm working on it."

Weight and muscle had always been Luke's Achilles' heel, both back then and now.

Growing up, packing on muscle was always a nightmare for Luke. Call it bad luck or bad genes, but his muscle gains were always a joke. Once he hit college, it was like his body just gave up, no matter how hard he hit the gym. That's why he never made the team and was stuck as a practice player.

Everyone's got their limits when it comes to physical growth. Once you hit that wall, there's no going past it. For a regular dude, Luke's height and weight were spot on. His BMI was normal, and his muscle and fat levels were decent. But for a pro athlete? Nah, not even close.

Then he got the system, and it was like someone finally took the brakes off. Over the last six months, with some serious training, his weight started creeping up. From 172 pounds to 187.4 pounds. It was just 15.4 pounds, but for Luke, it was the first glimmer of hope since college.

Still, it wasn't enough.

Take Cam Newton, for example. The guy's 6.43 feet and 245 pounds. Another top quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, is 6.2 feet and 225 pounds.

If Cam's bulk gave him a bit of an edge in physical battles, earning him the nickname "Superman," then Aaron's height and weight were the gold standard for quarterbacks.

For Luke, at his height, he needed to be at least 209.4 pounds. That's the bare minimum to avoid getting flattened on the field. But at 187.4 pounds, he was still way too light, 22 pounds shy of the mark.

Even for a lightweight wide receiver, he was still too scrawny. In head-to-head clashes, the weight difference was just too much. The old saying "strength overcomes skill" pretty much nailed it.

Quarterbacks don't need to be tanks, but they do need to protect themselves. The height-to-weight ratio isn't set in stone, but there's a basic minimum.

Even the tester, who'd seen a ton of rookies, was a bit taken aback. But without saying much, he measured Luke's arm length, chest circumference, and other stats, then pointed to a transparent ruler on the table, "Spread your fingers as wide as you can." This was a special test just for quarterbacks: measuring the span from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky. It had to be at least 9 inches. Old-school quarterback coaches believed that anything less made it too easy to fumble the ball.

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Modern science has pretty much debunked the whole "big hands, better quarterback" thing. But coaches and managers still cling to their superstitions, thinking bigger hands mean better control of the football. So, during rookie camp, quarterbacks still have to go through this test. Whether teams actually care about it is another story.

"11.5 inches," the tester noted, giving Luke's stats a once-over. Honestly, Luke had all the makings of a natural quarterback: perfect height, long limbs, great proportions, coordinated body, flexible moves, and big hands. But his weight? Yeah, that was a problem. In a rough-and-tumble sport like football, weight and muscle are key. The tester couldn't help but offer some advice, "If you want to be a top-notch quarterback, you gotta pack on some pounds."

Luke slipped his shoes back on and grinned, "Thanks!"

As he turned around, he saw Cam's grinning face. Cam had that mischievous look, "Bambi, Bambi, little Bambi! Off to the big scary forest, huh? Watch out for the beasts, tigers, lions, cheetahs. Little Bambi's gonna cry and run back to mommy."

A few steps away, Scott gave an apologetic smile. During their earlier chat, he had mentioned the Rose Bowl and Luke, accidentally letting slip the nickname "Bambi." Cam, being the nosy guy he was, had overheard.

Luke just shrugged it off, ignoring Cam's jabs, and walked over to Scott, smiling, "Even in February, flies are still buzzing around."

Physical confrontations had always been Luke's Achilles' heel, even back in high school. Compared to guys like Cam, who were built like tanks, or even the average college player, he was way behind. That's why he couldn't even make the practice squad during his freshman and sophomore years.

Sure, football's all about physical clashes, but there's more to it, especially for quarterbacks.

Cam's taunts were just noise to Luke. Over the years, he'd gotten used to and indifferent to such remarks. He stood there, cool as a cucumber, chatting with the other quarterbacks about the upcoming tests. Cam, feeling left out, eventually got bored and shut up, though his mocking gaze still followed Luke around.

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and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! After the body measurements, the quarterbacks moved on to the Sebastian Test. This specialized test checked out a player's flexibility and joint mobility, crucial for evaluating anyone with injuries or a history of them. Coaches and evaluators paid close attention to the results from this test.

Before the official test, players warmed up on indoor exercise bikes, then did three prep activities on the testing system before diving into the real deal. The whole test took five minutes, and the results came out in a table format with body characteristic diagrams, relationship curves, and best repeat value comparisons. The league's official team docs did the first round of evaluations, recording the results along with other test data.

Luke had never had any serious injuries throughout his sports career, just minor sprains and strains. His overall health was solid. Of course, he hadn't played many games during his four years in college, with only one year as a practice player, so that made sense.

The system evaluation gave him a resistance to injury score of 77. Not the best, but pretty good considering his physical condition. This was crucial for a long pro career, assuming he got one.

Next up was the injury assessment, which went hand-in-hand with the Sebastian Test. While the Sebastian Test checked out a player's current state post-injury, the injury assessment looked at history, recovery, and future injury risks.

NFL teams are super concerned about the injury status of players they're eyeing. No team wants to sign someone who's always hurt. The evaluation process included X-rays and physical exams to check injury history and current status. For injured players, the evaluation was even more intense.

Some players found out about injuries they didn't even know they had through these exams. The training camp did thorough checks to make sure everyone was healthy and injury-free, which was crucial.

Luke sailed through this assessment without any issues, while Cam got special attention. As a hot prospect, multiple teams wanted to know everything about his condition. Plus, he had missed an entire season in his sophomore year due to an ankle injury, making him a key focus.

The injury assessment also included urine tests to check for banned substances or stimulants.

Finally, the quarterbacks tackled the last part of the basic tests, the Wonderlic Personnel Test. This test was crucial for every player, but for quarterbacks, it was a big

deal.

For quarterbacks, this test's importance even surpassed physical tests and injury assessments. It was the most critical tool for teams to evaluate a quarterback's potential and ability!