Defensive Archetypes
Free Safety Archetypes
Explore all free safety archetypes and their unique skill sets, strengths, and weaknesses.
All Free Safety Archetypes
Compare free safety archetypes side by side to find the best fit for your team.
Free Safety
Hybrid
Effective in coverage and in blitzing situations. Takes advantage of mistakes when the quarterback makes bad throws under pressure.
- Key attributes
- Man Coverage, Press, Play Recognition
Free Safety
Run Support
Plays down in the box to punish even the strongest rushing attacks.
- Key attributes
- Play Recognition, Hit Power, Tackle
Free Safety
Zone
The backstop of the defense. Takes away big plays downfield and keeps the offense in front of them.
- Key attributes
- Zone Coverage, Play Recognition, Pursuit