your shoulder pads and helmet will be provided. I got real dope pads the past 2 years, i have these
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.teamskyline.com/productImages/EV45_1a.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.teamskyline.com/index.cfm/fusemethod/cdd2_sub/catid/6/category/subcatid/subcatid/175/sub_category/Shoulder%2520Pads/&h=400&w=400&sz=36&tbnid=DeY1_B1R13LzOM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Driddell%2Bevolution%2Bshoulder%2Bpads&usg=__SK6njHqu9daiQW0_xXZq_3D3Jk8=&sa=X&ei=A_hMTIObOoGC8gaR4tAy&ved=0CC4Q9QEwAw
along with an evolution helmet.
don't get a facemask with a bar down the center, unless you like that. i only suggest one if that is your only option playing line. if not get something where nothings blocking your vision aka the center bar
get your own gertal (sp?) the ones from school are cheap and nasty as fuck. get an under armor one with hip pads built in, they're the most comfy.
if you need gloves, cutters for sure.
cleats, anything will do but if you wanna look "fresh" get a nice looking pair. i'd rather have good looking cleats that have good support just my opinion, white and red for me.
shoulder shockers are for fucking pussys.
smaller thigh pads defiantly do help, along with smaller knee pads.
cut off tee shirts, and lots of them.
don't be the scum bag in the locker room who doesn't wash their game jersey/pants and reeks of fucking shit.
fabreeze for those quick mexican showers on the practice jerseys.
get a tight jersey and tight pants, if your shit is baggy its easier to grab onto. seriously get a size or 2 smaller than what you'd normally wear.
btw i'm a fullback/ILB