Receiving Back
Creates another threat in the passing game and causes mismatches against defenders who aren't ready to play coverage.
Strengths
- Creates mismatches in passing game
- Effective on third down
- Versatile receiving threat
- Effective running threat
Weaknesses
- May lack the power of traditional running backs
- Less effective in goal-line situations
- Cannot break tackles like power backs
Most Relevant Attributes
CatchingReleaseShort Route RunningJuke MoveSpin MoveAwareness
Archetype Fit Players
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JahmyrGibbs
5' 9"199 lbs23 yrs
OVR
SPD
JKM
CAR
ACC
SPM
AGI
COD
BCV
BTK
TRK
SFA
STR
HB
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SaquonBarkley
6' 0"227 lbs28 yrs
OVR
CAR
SPD
ACC
AGI
COD
JKM
SFA
BCV
SPM
BTK
TRK
STR
HBExcellent
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ChristianMcCaffrey
5' 11"205 lbs29 yrs
OVR
BCV
CAR
AGI
BTK
ACC
COD
SPD
JKM
SPM
SFA
STR
TRK
HB
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BijanRobinson
5' 11"215 lbs23 yrs
OVR
JKM
COD
BTK
SPM
ACC
AGI
BCV
SPD
CAR
TRK
SFA
STR
HB
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JoeMixon
6' 1"220 lbs29 yrs
OVR
CAR
BCV
SPD
ACC
JKM
AGI
BTK
COD
SFA
TRK
STR
SPM
HBCompatible Schemes
This archetype is used in the following schemes:
Air Raid
A variant of spread, Air Raid gives the quarterback control of the play at the line of scrimmage. The offense focuses on passing plays but trusts the quarterback to diagnose the defense and call audibles when running lanes open up.
Run And Shoot
The Run N' Shoot depends on high awareness receivers to adjust their routes in response to different coverages. It uses pre-snap motion and multiple receiver formations to help identify coverages.