Receiving Back

Creates another threat in the passing game and causes mismatches against defenders who aren't ready to play coverage.

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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

Perfect

R1-12

Jahmyr

5'9"199 lbs24 yrs

Gibbs

Saquon

6'0"227 lbs29 yrs

Barkley

Excellent

Christian

5'11"205 lbs30 yrs

McCaffrey

R1-16

Bijan

5'11"215 lbs24 yrs

Robinson

Great

R1-13

Jonathan

5'10"226 lbs27 yrs

Taylor

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Compatible 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.

Other Halfback Archetypes

Power Back

Runs through people using strength to pick up extra yards and wear down defenses

Elusive Back

Jukes and spins around defenders before taking off in the blink of an eye.

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