Power

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Power

Overpowering in gap-blocked plays like Power O in the run game and takes on power rush moves with ease.

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Strengths

  • Overpowering in gap-blocked run plays
  • Takes on power rush moves with ease
  • Dominant in run game

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to finesse pass rushers
  • May struggle in zone blocking schemes

Most Relevant Attributes

Run Block PowerPass Block PowerRun BlockPass BlockingLead BlockingImpact Blocking

Archetype Fit Players

Perfect

Portrait of Quinn Meinerz
Superstar development
Quinn
6'3"320 lbs27 yrs
Meinerz
Broncos logoRG
Portrait of Chris Lindstrom
Superstar development
Chris
6'3"307 lbs29 yrs
Lindstrom
Falcons logoRG

Excellent

Portrait of Trey Smith
Superstar development
Trey
6'6"321 lbs27 yrs
Smith
Chiefs logoRG
Portrait of Sam Cosmi
Star development
Sam
6'6"309 lbs27 yrs
Cosmi
Commanders logoRG

Great

Portrait of Kevin Dotson
Star development
Kevin
6'4"330 lbs29 yrs
Dotson
Rams logoRG

Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

Multiple Power Run

The Multiple Power Run uses traditional pulling linemen and lead blockers in the run game to grind through defenses. A quality Field General QB helps convert critical 3rd and short situations

Vertical Power Run

The Vertical Power Run focuses on tempting the defense to load the box with extra defenders via a commitment to the power run game, then punishes them downfield with play action and shot passes.

West Coast Power Run

The West Coast Power Run creates weakness in the defense by stretching it out horizontally with short passing. The half backs then attack those weaknesses for big gains.

Other Right Guard Archetypes

Pass Protector

Specialize in keeping the quarterback upright. Can handle any move a pass rusher throws at them but have trouble run blocking.

Agile

Uses good footwork to excel in zone blocking run plays and to handle quick finesse moves.