What College Scouts Look for in High School Cornerbacks
When it comes to recruiting high school cornerbacks, college scouts are meticulously detailed in their evaluations. Cornerbacks play a critical role in any football defense, responsible for covering some of the most athletic players on the field. Here are the top five attribut...
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Top 10 Fastest Defensive Backs in NFL History
With the recent passing of the NFL Combine and all of the hoopla surrounding the 40-yard dash, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of the fastest defensive backs that have suited up to play in the NFL. While any top 10 list can be debated and there are certain...
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How to Train for DB Speed in the Offseason
Enhancing Speed in the Offseason: Training Tips for Defensive Backs Speed is a vital attribute for defensive backs in football, enabling them to keep up with receivers, close gaps, and make crucial plays. To excel on the field, defensive backs must prioritize speed training du...
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He’s Too Fast, I Can’t Cover Him
Unless you are a track star playing the cornerback position and are faster than everyone in the universe, you have been in the headspace that the title of this article suggests. You see the receiver that was blazing across the screen in the film you watched this we...
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Doing this Will Speed Up Your Feet as a DB
Talk to any defensive back and they will tell you that they would love to have quicker feet. Doesn’t matter if those feet are quick already or not. Real defensive backs know that your feet can never be too fast. In this article, I will tell you th...
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When It Comes to Making Plays Control > Speed
By: Chad Wilson – Instagram: @alleyesdbcamp It’s that time of year again where the talk of speed is heightened and everyone obsesses over 40 yard dash times. While the combine won’t happen this year, it won’t stop the mad rush to find out “what&rs...
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Should I Move to DB?
Many times I get asked in via email and DM if an athlete should move to defensive back. As much as I get asked that question, I am pretty sure there are many other guys who are asking that same question in their own heads. Today I am going to use this ar...
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A Complete DB: What I Look ForDecember 10, 2024With camp season upon us, I want to take a moment to let my readers know what impresses coaches and can catch their attention as you hit the circuit. Part of my coaching experience involved...
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