What is the average football career

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Roger Craig. London Fletcher. James Farrior. The average career for a quarterback is three years; the average for a wide receiver is a little over two years. For an offensive lineman, the average career length is about 3. However, the NFL included a bunch of qualifiers in its calculations.

The average length of a career in your league six years For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. The average career for cornerbacks is 2.

The longest careers among NFL players tends to be those who are hit the least. Kickers and punters have the longest careers, averaging 4. Quarterbacks are next with an average career of 4. It is no coincidence that the highest salaries tend to go to NFL players with the shortest careers.

Many players hold out for larger payouts arguing that they have only a short amount of time to make money in the NFL.