What broad jump do you need for D1 football?
The short answer
For D1 football, the broad jump coaches filter on depends on position — Quarterback around 7'11"–8'4" → 8'11"–9'5"; Linebacker around 8'3"–8'8" → 9'2"–9'6". Full per-position tables below.
Academic filter for the same division: GPA floor 2.3, scholarship-track 3.0, elite 3.6.
broad jump by division
Full comparison across every division we have sourced data for. Roster floor · scholarship band · elite band.
Cornerback
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 8'9"–9'2" | 9'8"–10' | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >10' — reference only.
Defensive End
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 7'10"–8'3" | 8'10"–9'3" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >9'3" — reference only.
Defensive Tackle
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 7'6"–7'11" | 8'6"–8'11" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >8'11" — reference only.
Linebacker
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 8'3"–8'8" | 9'2"–9'6" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >9'7" — reference only.
Offensive Line
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 7'4"–7'8" | 8'3"–8'9" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >8'9" — reference only.
Quarterback
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 7'11"–8'4" | 8'11"–9'5" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >9'5" — reference only.
Running Back
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 8'1"–8'7" | 9'1"–9'7" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >9'7" — reference only.
Safety
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 8'8"–9'1" | 9'7"–9'11" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >9'11" — reference only.
Tight End
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 7'9"–8'2" | 8'9"–9'3" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >9'3" — reference only.
Wide Receiver
| Division | Roster floor | Scholarship-track | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 8'8"–9'1" | 9'7"–9'11" | — |
Elite reference: NFL ceiling >9'11" — reference only.
D1 only — college camps test the broad jump far more often than the vertical.
Source: Horton Barbell D1 S&C testing data (2024, 20-yr dataset)
Honest caveats
- • These are entry zones, not hard cutoffs. A player one tick below the floor can still make a lineup with strong academics, position scarcity, or a program fit no one else spotted.
- • Numbers reflect the 2025–26 post-House recruiting landscape. Roster caps and revenue-sharing status vary by program.
- • Coaches filter on the metric before they filter on character — but character, film, and outreach are what turn a filter-pass into an offer.
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What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a cornerback?
D1 football coaches filtering as a cornerback start around 8'9"–9'2" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 9'8"–10'. Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a defensive end?
D1 football coaches filtering as a defensive end start around 7'10"–8'3" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 8'10"–9'3". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a defensive tackle?
D1 football coaches filtering as a defensive tackle start around 7'6"–7'11" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 8'6"–8'11". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a linebacker?
D1 football coaches filtering as a linebacker start around 8'3"–8'8" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 9'2"–9'6". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as an offensive lineman?
D1 football coaches filtering as an offensive lineman start around 7'4"–7'8" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 8'3"–8'9". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a quarterback?
D1 football coaches filtering as a quarterback start around 7'11"–8'4" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 8'11"–9'5". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a running back?
D1 football coaches filtering as a running back start around 8'1"–8'7" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 9'1"–9'7". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a safety?
D1 football coaches filtering as a safety start around 8'8"–9'1" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 9'7"–9'11". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a tight end?
D1 football coaches filtering as a tight end start around 7'9"–8'2" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 8'9"–9'3". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
What broad jump do you need for D1 football as a wide receiver?
D1 football coaches filtering as a wide receiver start around 8'8"–9'1" at the roster floor, with scholarship-track programs closer to 9'7"–9'11". Position-dependent — verify with each program.
How were the D1 football broad jump numbers sourced?
Horton Barbell D1 S&C testing data (2024, 20-yr dataset)