Post Views: 3,185 Being outstanding in press at the line of scrimmage is great but the truth is you aren’t always going to win at the line of scrimmage and WRs will get releases. The question is will you know what to do when they do get a release? In this video I talk about a great drill that I implement in my training with my guys called “Top of the Route Drill”. This drill teaches our DBs and LBs what to focus on and how to mirror the hips of a WR when he makes his break and drives to his destination point in the route. The major points are (1) Keep the eyes on the near hip (2) Staying low in preparation for having to make a break (3) Planting and replacing once the WR breaks (4) Driving the hips and beating WR to the spot Listen as I go more in-depth in the video on those points with respect to this drill. Grab a partner and do this one when you are out training then watch yourself be more of a factor when the ball is in the air and on it’s way to the WR. For questions or feedback on this drill and / or my member’s area, feel free to reach out to me via email: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com Author Recent Posts alleyesdbcampOwner at All Eyes DB CampChad 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. Latest posts by alleyesdbcamp (see all) The Secret to Elite DB Play: Striving for Technique Perfection - March 17, 2026 The Alien Era: How Defensive Backs Can Win vs Athletic Tight Ends - March 4, 2026 These 4 Drills Will Drastically Improve Your Off Man Coverage - February 25, 2026 Related Posts:DB Drills: 4 Cone Top of the RouteINSIDE the SESSION: Top of the Route DrillSpeed Up Your Breaks with this Top of the Route DB DrillTop 5 Drills Every Safety Should Be Doing Weekly Post navigation What’d He Do Wrong: Cal Cornerback vs. Oklahoma St. WR Know Your DB History: Everson Walls Dallas Cowboys
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