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

Excellent

Portrait of Zack Baun
Superstar development
Zack
6'2"225 lbs29 yrs
Baun
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Portrait of Quay Walker
Normal development
Quay
6'4"241 lbs26 yrs
Walker
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Great

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Star development
Drue
6'2"234 lbs31 yrs
Tranquill
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Portrait of Dre Greenlaw
Star development
Dre
6'0"230 lbs29 yrs
Greenlaw
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Portrait of Leo Chenal
Star development
Leo
6'3"250 lbs25 yrs
Chenal
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Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

4-3 Under

The 4-3 Under defensive scheme allows for more flexibility than the base 4-3, as it can change to a 3-4 or 5-2. It requires solid fill in players at both the DL and LB positions to be used at full potential.

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 WILL Linebacker Archetypes

Pass Coverage

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