Hooped Up

I am a huge NBA basketball fan but,  running a close second is definitely NFL football.  I can hear John Madden already with the “BOOM!”, “NFC, NFC” and Horse Trailer talk already. So with a new NFL season kicking off today, let’s get a look at who in the NBA could play in the NFL today and I mean for real…”BOOM!”

LeBron James
In high school LeBron James was a First-Team All-State wide receiver and was highly recruited by college scouts. With his mix of great hands, size and leaping ability James would be a defensive coordinators nightmare.  Just as big as the Linebackers in short yardage situations and bigger that your DB’s when you need to send it long.  

King James would still be King James on the gridiron!

Scouting Report
Player: LeBron James
Height: 6′8″
Weight: 250 lbs
Projected Position: Tight End
NFL Comparision: Antonio Gates



Steve Nash
A two time MVP but if Nash would have focused on soccer instead of basketball he would have surely been a pro.  Nash can kick a basketball into a hoop from about 15 feet out.  So nailing an extra point or a 30 yard field goal, would be a piece of cake.  Plus at a career 89.7% free throw clip, he’s clutch in routine situations.

Scouting Report
Player: Steve Nash
Height: 6′3″
Weight: 178 lbs
Projected Position: Field Goal Kicker
NFL Comparison:  David Akers



Glen Davis
Possibly the most nimble 289 pounder I have ever seen in my life! In high school, Davis played fullback, tight end and defensive end. During his high school career, he rushed for 976 yards and 14 touchdowns on 141 carries. He also had 13 catches for 257 yards and a touchdown.  Quarterbacks and Running backs could play with a small child on their back during a game with Big Baby blocking.

Scouting Report
Player: Glen Davis
Height: 6′9″
Weight: 289 lbs
Projected Position: Fullback
NFL Comparison:  Lorenzo Neal


 
Allen Iverson
As a junior, Iverson played quarterback and cornerback for the Bethel High School football team; leading them to the State Championship.  He was also rated higher than former NFL quarterbacks Michael Vick and Aaron Brooks in high school which means your pretty good. He’s tough, fast, has a cannon for an arm and loves ATL.  I’m surprised the Atlanta Falcons haven’t kidnapped him yet.     

Scouting Report
Player: Allen Iverson
Height: 6′0″
Weight: 180 lbs
Projected Position: Quarterback
NFL Comparison: Michael Vick



Nate Robinson
The only player on this list to have played college basketball and college football.  Robinson only had a football scholarship while attending Washington and was a walking on for the Huskies basketball team.  Before he made the switch to basketball full-time Robinson was a NFL draft lock.  In the NFL, Robinson would be considered about average size for a DB, in the NBA he’s short.  

However, his physical nature (ask J.R. Smith) and ability to elevate quick (ask Yao) would make quarterbacks think twice from tossing the pill to his side of the field.

Scouting Report
Player: Nate Robinson
Height: 5′9″
Weight: 180
Projected Position: Cornerback
NFL Comparison:  DeAngelo Hall