Run Support

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Run Support

Plays down in the box to punish even the strongest rushing attacks.

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Strengths

  • Punishes rushing attacks
  • Plays down in the box
  • Strong tackler

Weaknesses

  • May struggle in deep coverage
  • Less effective in pure coverage

Most Relevant Attributes

Play RecognitionHit PowerTacklePursuitBlock Shedding

Archetype Fit Players

Excellent

Portrait of Antoine Winfield Jr
X Factor development
Antoine
5'9"203 lbs28 yrs
Winfield Jr
Buccaneers logoFS
Portrait of Jalen Ramsey
X Factor development
Jalen
6'1"208 lbs31 yrs
Ramsey
Steelers logoFS
Portrait of Rayshawn Jenkins
Normal development
Rayshawn
6'1"220 lbs32 yrs
Jenkins
Steelers logoFS

Great

Portrait of Harrison Smith
Superstar development
Harrison
6'2"211 lbs37 yrs
Smith
Free Agents logoFS
Portrait of Kevin Byard III
Star development
Kevin
5'11"218 lbs33 yrs
Byard III
Patriots logoFS

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.

46 Defense

The 46 Defense features 8 players in the box, and a weak side defensive line shift. Designed to confuse blocking assignments and bring heavy blitzes to outman and overwhelm offenses.

Other Free Safety Archetypes

Zone

The backstop of the defense. Takes away big plays downfield and keeps the offense in front of them.

Hybrid

Effective in coverage and in blitzing situations. Takes advantage of mistakes when the quarterback makes bad throws under pressure.