Knocks linemen off balance with strength to blast through blockers on their way to the quarterback.

Power Rusher

Uses quickness and fancy moves to dart around slow offensive linemen.

Speed Rusher

Plays to penetrate their gap assignment to stuff runs before they get started.

Nose Tackle

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping inside run plays.

Inside Stuff

Some pass rushers intimidate quarterbacks with their sheer presence. When they enter the zone, they can apply significant pressure on quarterbacks even while engaged with blockers.

Fearmonger

Ohio State

Steelers

Defenders with this ability do not need to spend stamina on shed attempts during a run play

Run Stopper

Mississippi State

Titans

Defenders with this ability can apply pressure to the quarterback from a slightly improved distance.

Under Pressure

Defenders with this ability have slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping runs within 5 yards of the goal line.

Goal Line Stuff

Momentum Shift players demoralize their opponents. When they enter the zone, all on field opponents are knocked out of the zone or lose any progress towards entering the zone.

Nose Tackle

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Archetype Fit Players

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Other Defensive Tackle Archetypes

Power Rusher

Speed Rusher