Another rule question

Can a covered up WR catch a screen pass?

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by big jake

Can a covered up WR catch a screen pass?

Only if it's a backward pass (NFHS and NCAA). Not sure about NFL.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

Only if it's a backward pass (NFHS and NCAA). Not sure about NFL.

In NFL, a WR can't be covered up at all (except in kick formation), so the question is moot there.

[APG]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

Only if it's a backward pass (NFHS and NCAA). Not sure about NFL.

It's all moot under NFL rules as you have an illegal formation penalty (unless the WR reports as ineligible).

[jTheUmp]

Maybe... there's not enough information in your post to know the correct answer.

Any Team A player (or Team B player, for that matter) may legally catch a backward pass.

Any (appropriately-numbered) back or player on the end of the line of scrimmage may legally catch a forward pass.

If a forward pass has been touched by a Team B player, any Team A player may subsequently legally catch that pass.