What Football Positions Are Most Prone To Concussions?

In contrast to something like a broken ankle, almost nothing about a concussion makes you feel like there’s a real problem.

— The data for this report looked at injuries that occurred between 2012 and week 4 of the 2018 season —

Two concussions. That’s my tally. Both occurred during high school football games. Truth be told I never thought of it in a negative light until all of the concussion news started bubbling up. It was the kind of thing you reminisced about with teammates.

Oh how the winds have shifted. And for good reason. Given the long term impact it can have on mental capacity it would be foolish to not be concerned about concussions if you or your child wants to play the game.

The good news is that you can minimize your likelihood of getting a concussion by trying to avoid certain positions on the field. The bad news is that someone has to play the concussion prone positions in order for there to be a game. And, as a bad news kicker, there are no positions where the chance for a concussion is zero.

If you want to protect yourself the first thing you should do is be on the defensive side of the ball.