Run Stopper

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Run Stopper

Finds their gap and meets running backs at the point of attack for easy stops.

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Strengths

  • Meets running backs at point of attack
  • Finds their gap
  • Easy stops in run game

Weaknesses

  • Often a liability in pass defense
  • Less effective in coverage

Most Relevant Attributes

Hit PowerPursuitTackleBlock SheddingPlay RecognitionAwareness

Archetype Fit Players

Perfect

Portrait of Fred Warner
R1-14
X Factor development
Fred
6'3"230 lbs29 yrs
Warner
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Portrait of Roquan Smith
R1-30
X Factor development
Roquan
6'1"232 lbs29 yrs
Smith
Ravens logoMIKE

Excellent

Portrait of Demario Davis
X Factor development
Demario
6'2"239 lbs37 yrs
Davis
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Portrait of Bobby Wagner
Normal development
Bobby
6'0"242 lbs36 yrs
Wagner
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Portrait of Jack Campbell
Star development
Jack
6'5"249 lbs26 yrs
Campbell
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Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

4-3 Cover 3

A 4-3 Cover 3 defense focuses on forcing methodical offensive drives. Pass rushing upfront, coverage in the middle, and safeties unafraid to play aggresively, this defense will force the offense to sustain their drives with small gains.

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 MIKE Linebacker Archetypes

Pass Coverage

Lurks around the field, disrupting passing lanes and forcing quarterbacks to make difficult throws.

Field General

Excels at reading plays and are always in the best position to secure a tackle.