There are more than 6.8 million high school football game players file with the National Federation of State High School Association , more than 58,000 NCAA college football players , around 1,700 NFL players , and only about 260 new draftees every yr . In other Word of God , most people who start down the route to the pros eventually get side - lined . It takes a remarkable athlete to go all the way .
We had a chance to talk to some of these olympian players and get their perspective on what life in the NFL – and life in football in world-wide – is really like .
Meet the Players
The Routine
Takeo Spikes :
Willie Anderson :
Carlos Emmons :
Fred Beasley :
Before the Game
Jonas Jennings :
Physical Fitness
Mental Mastery
Misconceptions and Problems
The Good and the Bad
Every Step of the Way
Willie Anderson
