Cover 7 Explained

I’ve covered a number of basic and advanced coverages in this members area. In this video, I discuss one of the more commonly used coverages at the college and pro level.

Cover 7 is from the Nick Saban family of coverages. It’s one of the coverages more commonly used especially as of late , by the University of Alabama. It does include concepts from two other coverages that I have broken down in this members area, which are Stubbie and Stump coverage.

Cover 7 attempts to give the defense an extra man advantage on both the weak side and strong side of a team’s passing formations. When run right,  it is a very effective coverage, especially against trips formations. Of course, as with every coverage, there are weaknesses.

Check out the video down below for my breakdown of cover 7. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via email and cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com. Thank you for being a member.

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Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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