Post Views: 1,680 I have a nice video for you guys today. This comes from one of my small group sessions that I had with NFL players Xavien Howard, who I have been training since 2018 and Trevon Diggs who was the NFL’s interception leader in 2021 with 11. Also joining me in the session was Gabe Taylor (brother of Sean Taylor). Gabe is a safety at Rice University. Gabe had 11 interceptions in his senior year at Gulliver Prep HS in Miami. Jadon Canady who just finished his freshman season at Tulane University and was outstanding. Jadon intercepted Oklahoma’s Spencer Rattler in his very first game as a freshman. He also had 10 interceptions in his senior year at Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville. That’s a lot of interceptions in this session lol. We’re talking about some accomplished DBs here. Anyway, this is not one of my typical voice over videos. At this session, I just let the camera run as I went through this segment in the session which happened to be on press man. In this drill, which I call ‘Kick N Get Up’, I am showing the guys the importance of using their feet and body to widen a receiver’s release. I am stressing the importance of moving the WR off of his line but not only that. Once you get him off of his line, get vertical up the field so you cut him off from returning to that line to work his route. In essence, I am working on the DB’s ability to push the WR to their help. Whether that help is inside from a low hole player like the mike backer or to the post from the free safety. You also use the sideline as your help when the receiver takes an outside release as there isn’t an infinite amount of space on a football field. Typically, defensive backs are over concerned with getting their hands on the receiver and forget to use their feet. Thus, they may get their hands on but the receiver runs around the jam, stacks the defensive back and either out runs him on the deep ball or loses him at the top of the route because they were able to get back on their line. The other thing that happens is that DBs get overly concerned with running up the field ahead of the receiver that they open the gate too early and allow the receiver to run vertically off of the line of scrimmage. This allows the receiver and quarterback to have a ton of space to make their throws once the time comes. The other thing, I stress in the video and in this drill is not getting all into the receiver too early in the route. Don’t let the receiver get head up on you as he pushes up the field. This allows him to attack your back (blind spot) and uses it to get separation on his route. This drill and the explanation helps defensive backs defeat the objective the wide receiver is trying to accomplish and put the advantages in the DBs favor at the end of the route. I am sure there will be some questions on this one. As always, you can send them to me via email at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – Thank you for being a member. 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) These 4 Drills Will Drastically Improve Your Off Man Coverage - February 25, 2026 How Elite DBs Read Route Concepts Before the Snap - February 25, 2026 When it Comes to Playing DB…. Smooth is Fast - February 18, 2026 Related Posts:The Greatest Press Man Cornerbacks in NFL History3 Subtle Mistakes You Are Making in Man Your Press Man RepsWhat Will Be the Best Cornerback Duo in the NFL in 2023?Outstanding Press Man Drills - Part III Post navigation Wide Receivers Love it When You Do This How to Structure Your Indy Period for DB Coaches
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