Backstory: I have played American tackle football since I was 5 years old, and I am 17 now so that would make 12 years. I was recently admitted to Dartmouth ED and will be attending there this fall. The coach has offered me a spot on the team at Quarterback if I am willing (I was not recruited). I love football, but I do not know if it is worth it to continue. I plan to dual major in Econ/History and either go on to law school and go into corporate or business school (then IBanking and Private Eq). How much will football help on my Resume/Recruitment? Will I have the time to succeed in academics (especially if I want anytime to unwind)? Please feel free to give whatever advice or ask me any questions…
I know it can be a tough decision to decide whether to continue your passion or focus on school. I had to quit orchestra to include classes that were related to my future major! 
It was difficult because just as you might love/enjoy football, I absolutely loved playing the violin. Anyways, I don’t know much about football’s impact on recruitment/resume (I myself am a high school senior), but I say that if you are willing to commit to both school and football, then by all means do it! It will be a huge responsibility, but I’m sure you could handle it. However, be honest with yourself. If you feel it will be too much on your plate, then reconsider. Think about where college in football will get you in the future. What are your goals? Do you strongly believe it will benefit you and/or positively influence your major? Are you hoping to play professionally? Think about the little things. If you have no intention of playing professionally, perhaps stop yourself from playing in college and focus on your career. You have all the time in the world, the problem is: Can you manage it? Like i said, im a hs senior so you dont have to listen to me but just really think about it! Talk to your counselors? They’re sometimes useful hah…
Since you were invited by the coach, give it a shot in the Fall. It is a great way to come onto campus and get to know an incredible group of student athletes. A sport and a freshman trip make for great networks to get to know people all over campus. It is a huge time commitment, but you never want to look back and wonder what if. Take an easy 3rd class to make the Fall livable.
At the end of the season, have a heart to heart with your position coach. If you are unlikely to find a path onto the field over your four years, this may inform your decision as whether to continue. Many students transition to rugby which you could take in the Spring for PE. Play a sport where you can compete at the national level, travel the world, and continue playing after graduation.
Athough ddpr03 offers an interesting path forward, I think of only two words: head injuries.
But then I neither play nor particularly enjoy the game.
Dartmouth is at the forefront of addressing this important issue:
It will be a good recruiting point after college. Can you handle it all? If so, then yes.
Do you even want to? If all things were equal? If not, then no way. It’s not that big of a recruitment point.
Watch the movie Concussion before deciding to continue playing football.
What @ddpr03 said at #2. Rugby loves football players,and there are actually rules against lifting people and slamming them to the ground, although concussions can still happen.