The football training device is a physical training apparatus. The football training device is configured for use with the sport of American football. The football training device trains an individual in the motions associated with a swim move. The football training device further trains an individual in the motions associated with a rip move. The football training device incorporates a stand and a training structure. The training structure attaches to the stand. The training structure further incorporates a plurality of cants. The plurality of cants form a series of spatial relationships between the components of the training structure. The plurality of cants emulate the position and motion of an opponent during training activities.