Short Elite

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Short Elite

Receivers with this ability catch more consistently while catching passes less than 10 yards from the LoS.

Position Requirements

2 positions can unlock this ability.

Halfback

ArchetypePower Back
Overall70+

Wide Receiver

ArchetypeAny
Overall85+

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