Should I play football in 8th grade?

So im 13 years old and going into 8th grade next year. I am wondering whether I can play on the school football team in the fall. I dont know much about football and I am a little rusty on a few rules. I have never played any football whatsoever before but I am somewhat athletic and I play other sports such as basketball and soccer. I can catch and throw the football satisfactorily but it is not a strength. I have ok body strength and I may be able to improve it. I am 5'10 and I weigh 130 lbs. I may be able to do a bit of football research etc to learn more about the positions/rules/strategy. Can I join the football team in the fall and if so how should I prepare to play football coming fall? (I have the whole summer off to do whatever needs to be done to prepare) Also, I am wondering what position I would play? Thanks!