I've never played football before. But one of my buddies tell me that the coach is going to try me out as "wingback" which I know is some type of runningback. Am I a good size for that position? My stats are 40 yrd dash- 4.7 Bench Press- 145 Squat-160 Weight-170 Height- 5'9 I just want to know what a wingback is? Where does he line up? What are his task?I've never played football before. But one of my buddies tell me that the coach is going to try me out as "wingback" which I know is some type of runningback. Am I a good size for that position? My stats are 40 yrd dash- 4.7 Bench Press- 145 Squat-160 Weight-170 Height- 5'9 I just want to know what a wingback is? Where does he line up? What are his task?

Different teams have the wingback line up in different places. Some have him line up to the side of the fullback in formations with three running backs. He can be a lead blocker or get the ball. Others have him line up off the line in a 2 point stance behind the tight end. He can get the ball off of reverses usually called wingback traps and go out for passes. Wingbacks should have good hands because they are more receiver than running back. And how old are you? A 4.7 40 does not seem accurate at all. Are you sure you are not exaggerating or were you using a hand timer. It is unofficial and does not count unless you're being electronically clocked.