Speed Rusher

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Speed Rusher

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

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Strengths

  • Darts around offensive linemen
  • Quickness and finesse
  • Disrupts passing lanes

Weaknesses

  • May struggle against power run schemes
  • Less effective vs. power blockers

Most Relevant Attributes

Finesse MovesTacklePursuitAwarenessPlay RecognitionHit Power

Archetype Fit Players

Perfect

Portrait of Jeffery Simmons
Superstar development
Jeffery
6'4"305 lbs29 yrs
Simmons
Titans logoDT
Portrait of Quinnen Williams
Superstar development
Quinnen
6'3"303 lbs28 yrs
Williams
Cowboys logoDT
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Nnamdi
6'3"305 lbs28 yrs
Madubuike
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Jalen
6'3"314 lbs25 yrs
Carter
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Excellent

Portrait of Milton Williams
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Milton
6'3"290 lbs27 yrs
Williams
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Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

3-4 Storm

Speed up front and coverage in the middle, the 3-4 Storm defense is geared towards applying pressure to the quarterback as quickly as possible and having linebackers ready to capitalize on any passing errors.

4-3 Under

The 4-3 Under defensive scheme allows for more flexibility than the base 4-3, as it can change to a 3-4 or 5-2. It requires solid fill in players at both the DL and LB positions to be used at full potential.

Other Defensive Tackle Archetypes

Power Rusher

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

Nose Tackle

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