The most difficult non-QB position to play in the NFL

[Red Dragon]

On offense, I think it would be either left tackle or wide receiver.

On defense, it would probably have to be in the secondary. Either cornerback or safety.



("Difficulty" is being left undefined. Could be physical effort, mental intelligence, rapid reactions, speed, stamina - take your pick.)

 

[StanleySpadowski]

TE is the most difficult position, having to learn both blocking and receiving. There's a reason that even HOF caliber TEs rarely have huge rookie years.

ILB is probably the most difficult defensive position because the size/speed differences are compounded when you have multiple responsibilities on any given play/formation.

 

[wittenacious]

Offense: Center/ Running Back

Defense: Cornerback

 

[Mrdude108]

Safety, then CB imo

 

[cowboy_ron]

Cb...

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Safety, gotta cover and tackle if not your wack

 

[Clove]

Corner.
Kicker.

I know most kicks are routine, but at certain parts of the game, your mind can play tricks on you. To overcome the pressure of being THE ONE to win or lose the game, is amazing.

 

[Yeagermeister]

I'll go with CB also

 

[Hostile]

CB by a wide margin. They have to react at top speed to the moves by a craft WR.

Center might be next.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

For years it was DB, now it's even harder.

 

[skinsscalper]

WR is my vote. They have to be able to read coverages like a QB, know how the QB read it and react accordingly in a split second.

 

[hornitosmonster]

CB or LT

 

[a_minimalist]

Def CB

 

[casmith07]

Cornerback.

 

[Lonestar94]

Def cornerback

 

[pancakeman]

+1 for cornerback.

 

[theogt]

Cornerback. Hands down. You have to be on your game every single play. If you break your coverage -- touchdown. You have to be extremely athletic (fastest, most agile guys on the field) and you have to be smart to recognize routes and coverage responsibilities, with cat like reflexes.

 

[danielofthesaints]

Being the go-to-slot cornerback.

 

[Wezsh0T]

I would think it would be WR. Besides QBs, WR seem to have the biggest bust rate in the first round.

You rarely see WR do well their rookie years. In fact, most WR don't seem to break out until year 3.

 

[Aikbach]

Pass rusher is the second most coveted position to fill behind QB, it augments the entire defense.