Easiest way to transfer an outline with Photoshop?

[VanillaGorilla]

Here is my dilemma. I am trying to get an outline of Adrian Peterson, and use it for a coverage map. The picture I want to use:

Now, I am trying to get just the outline of AP, and use it for a coverage map, similar to this:

What would be the easiest way to do this? I tried pasting the picture over a transparent layer, and just copying the layer, but that don't work! I'm not skilled enough to just draw the outline freehand either!

 

[Moxio]

Your first pic doesn't work.

 

[jaykrue]

Use the magnetic lasso option and trace AP's figure. Once it's connected, a selection outline should show up. Bring the map into the AP picture, hide AP's layer and make sure the map layer is selected in the layer panel. Press Control+C to copy the outline and Control+V to paste it in a new layer. I don't know the specifics but that should get you to where you're goin'.

 

[syberherc]

Use the Magnetic Lasso Tool