The Conditioning Test is also different depending upon which position you play. For instance, it is much more difficult for WR/RB/CB than it is for interior linemen.
The format is something like this:
You must run a series of timed sprints, and you must finish each in under a benchmark time. There is a measured break time in between sprints. For example:
- Player (RB) must run five consecutive 40 yd sprints, each in less than 6 seconds. two minute break between sprints.
- Player (DL) must run five consecutive 40 yd sprints, each in less than 7 seconds. three minute break between sprints.
*These times and distances are just used for illustrative purposes - I don't think the requirements/benchmarks are made publicly available.*
In the past, some players (e.g. Antowain Smith) have pointed out that they were being asked to meet the wrong standard. Smith used to say that even though he was a "big back" (235lbs) he had to meet the same benchmark as the swifties like Bethel, Branch, Poole, etc...Other smaller guys listed as FBs (although not mentioned, say, Patrick Pass) only had to run to the standard set up for FB/TE/LB.
Although I think he should have kept his mouth shut, he did make a good point.
