Defensive Archetypes
Strong Safety Archetypes
Explore all strong safety archetypes and their unique skill sets, strengths, and weaknesses.
All Strong Safety Archetypes
Compare strong safety archetypes side by side to find the best fit for your team.
Strong 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
Strong Safety
Run Support
Plays down in the box to punish even the strongest rushing attacks.
- Key attributes
- Play Recognition, Hit Power, Tackle
Strong 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