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Mtn RPO QB Draw is a designed QB run out of Shotgun Wide Slot Right WK that uses pre-snap motion to distort the defensive shell and identify man versus zone before the snap. The offensive line sells a pass protection look while the QB reads the box count and second level flow, then hits a delayed draw lane up the middle if the numbers favor the run. This is an RPO in structure but functions primarily as a run play, so the true "read" is the defensive front and linebacker depth rather than a route conflict, making it a strong tool against aggressive pass rush teams and light boxes.
Pre-snap, count the box defenders and check safety depth, if both safeties are back in a two high shell the middle of the field is thinner and the draw lane opens up Watch linebacker reaction to the pre-snap motion, if they flow hard with the motion man it confirms man coverage and vacates the interior run lanes Post-snap, key the defensive tackles and any spy linebacker, a lurking Mike linebacker sitting in the A or B gap will blow this play up immediately This play struggles against user-controlled defensive linemen who stay home and disciplined edge rushers who do not bite on the pass set, so avoid calling it against a spy heavy defense Beats nano blitz packages that crash all rushers upfield since the draw hits behind the initial surge, but dies against a controlled Mike linebacker reading the QB's eyes
Use the pre-snap motion to bait linebackers into showing blitz or man leverage before the snap, then confirm the box count once the motion man settles
This play hits best against six man or fewer boxes, so audible away from it if the defense shows an extra run defender crashed down before the snap
Pair this with Mtn RPO QB Power in the same set so defenses cannot sit on one designed QB run look, forcing them to respect both the draw and power keeper
Call this on early downs (1st and 10 or 2nd and short) when defenses are anticipating dropback pass concepts like Mtn Post Curls or Mtn Z In from this same set
Take the QB run manually with the right stick if the defense crashes hard off the edge, since the draw lane will bend backside away from unblocked rushers