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

Perfect

Portrait of Derwin James Jr
X Factor development
Derwin
6'2"215 lbs30 yrs
James Jr
Chargers logoSS
Portrait of Kyle Hamilton
Superstar development
Kyle
6'4"221 lbs25 yrs
Hamilton
Ravens logoSS

Excellent

Portrait of Brian Branch
Superstar development
Brian
6'0"203 lbs24 yrs
Branch
Lions logoSS
Portrait of Budda Baker
X Factor development
Budda
5'10"195 lbs30 yrs
Baker
Cardinals logoSS
Portrait of Talanoa Hufanga
Star development
Talanoa
6'0"200 lbs26 yrs
Hufanga
Broncos logoSS

Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

3-4 Under

The 3-4 Under adds even more flexibility with linebackers that can line up on the defensive line. Using bigger linebackers, the defense looks to switch the roles play to play to keep the offense off balance.

Base 3-4

The base 3-4 defense utilizes bigger DL to eat up blockers, allowing four LBs to attack from multiple angles. The 3-4 excels at generating pressure with clever blitzes and is a solid defense against running plays.

Base 4-3

The 4-3 defensive scheme is a defensive formation with 4 defensive linemen and 3 linebackers, ideal for generating a pass rush with minimal blitzing, allowing for 7 defenders to drop into coverage.

Other Strong 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.