What’d He Do Wrong: You Gotta Recognize

In another installment of what did he do wrong, I take a look at an older clip from seasons ago involving DeAndre Hopkins and a Bengals cornerback in a 1-on-1 matchup.

This is a good clip to analyze because there are several key things to take from where the defender went wrong and some of them are typical things that are done by cornerbacks in 1-on-1 situations. Take notes, learn from it and avoid having this be you. I am not sure if the cornerback was just being lazy on the play or if he truly did not know. Either way, don’t be lazy and if you are in this member’s area, there is no excuse for you to not know.

Check out the pointers I give with regards to movement at the line of scrimmage, positioning as you start to run down the field along with talk on route recognition and more. As I said, there’s much to learn in breaking down this clip so thank you for watching this clip. If you have any questions, feel free to reach me via email 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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