You can’t measure heart on a scale

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I don't make any secrete about it. I played high school football but had no delusions of grandeur about playing in college. As a quote-un-quote 160-pound center, I held my own, but there were days when I would simply get overpowered regardless of how good my technique was. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for linemen – especially those who don't make any scales nervous. I looked through our long list of players looking for linemen who saw plenty of time last year, but as of the last stats we have, don't push the scale's needle over the 200-pound mark. I am sure the weights listed here are inflated – no disrespect to the guys on this list – I was actually closer to 130 than 160. 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