Super long hair on football players

[Intelligently_Designed]

Yes, in the NFL, you can tackle by the hair. Ouch.

[Human_Action]

@magnusblitz

Yeah, there’s a reason that the long-haired guys who immediately come to mind are all defensive players - Clay Matthews (linebacker), Troy Polamalu (safety), Domata Peko (lineman). The longest hair you’ll usually see on a ball carrier is small dreadlocks.

Ricky Williams is the only running back I can remember crazy enough to have hair coming out the back of his helmet.

[Marley23]

@Human_Action

Ricky Williams is the only running back I can remember crazy enough to have hair coming out the back of his helmet.

The initial rule allowing hair-pulling was nicknamed “the Ricky Rule” in reference to him.