Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and outside the numbers

Outside Shade

Players with this ability are more likely to succeed at and attempt diving catches and swats.

Acrobat

Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less than 10 yards from LoS

Short Route KO

Oregon

Patriots

Shutdown defenders have the talent to erase receivers from the game. When they enter the zone, their coverage is tighter and interceptions are more frequent on contested catches.

Shutdown

Players with this ability have an increased chance to catch passes that have been tipped into the air.

Tip Drill

Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus deep routes 20+ yards from the LoS.

Outside Shade

Outside Shade

Position Requirements

Players With This Ability

Related Player Abilities

Acrobat

Bench Press

Deep Out Zone KO

Flat Zone KO

Inside Shade

Ironman