Learn this Early About Defense

I recently went through the pre-draft process with a number of NFL prospects as I do every year.  As part of that process I try to prep the players for their interviews with teams.  Part of what I ask them in the mock interviews is to draw up their college team’s defense.   Most of the time,  the defensive backs don’t have much of an idea about what the defensive line does and how they line up.  This is typical but when I get a guy that has that knowledge, it impresses me.

In this post,  I am going to give you some knowledge on defensive lineman alignments.  If you can learn this early on in your career,  it will not only help you down the road if you are lucky enough to be interviewed by NFL teams but it will add to your ability to be in the right place at the right time.  The more you can know about how the total defense works,  the faster you can move out on the field.

Perhaps you have heard a coach talk about a 3 technique or a 1 technique when talking to or about the defensive line.  Perhaps you have wondered what in the world that means.  Today you will learn.  I have laid that out for you in the video below.  This is not directly related to defensive back but it helps you be a better defensive back.  At the very least,  it will make you very impressive in an interview.

As always,  if you have any feedback or questions about this video,  feel free to email me at 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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