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Defensive Tackle
A defensive tackle (DT) is a position in American football that typically lines up on the line of scrimmage, opposite one of the Guard (American football), offensive guards; however, he may also line up opposite one of the offensive Tackle (gridiron football position), tackles. Defensive tackles are typically the largest and strongest of the defensive players. Depending on a team's defensive scheme, a defensive tackle may be called upon to fill several different roles. These may include merely holding the point of attack by refusing to be moved, or penetrating a certain gap between offensive linemen to break up a play in the opponent's backfield. If a defensive tackle reads a pass play, his primary responsibility is to pursue the quarterback, or simply knock the pass down at the line if it is within arm's reach. Other responsibilities of the defensive tackle may be to pursue the screen pass or drop into coverage in a zone blitz scheme. In a traditional 4–3 defense, there is no nos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Williams And Ronnie Brown At 2009 Pro Bowl
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Nickel Defense
American football, a nickel defense (also known as a 4–2–5 or 3–3–5) is any defensive alignment that uses five defensive backs, of whom the fifth is known as a nickelback. The original and most common form of the nickel defense features four down linemen and two linebackers. Because the traditional 4–2 form preserves the defense's ability to stop an opponent's running game, it has remained more popular than its variants, to the extent that even when another formation technically falls within the "nickel" definition, coaches and analysts will refer to it by a more specific designation (e.g., " 3–3–5" for a lineup of three down linemen and three linebackers) that conveys more information with equal or greater conciseness. The nickel defense originated as an innovation of Philadelphia Eagles defensive coach Jerry Williams in 1960 and used successfully in the Eagles' Championship victory over Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers that year.''Philadelphia Daily News''. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle Linebacker
Linebacker (LB) is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and typically line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and so back up the defensive linemen. They play closer to the line of scrimmage than the defensive backs (secondary). As such, linebackers play a hybrid role and are often the most versatile players on the defensive side of the ball; they can be asked to play roles similar to either a defensive lineman (such as stopping the runner on a running play) or a defensive back (such as dropping back into pass coverage). How linebackers play their positions depends on the defensive alignment, the philosophy of the coaching staff, and the particular play the offense may call. Linebackers are divided into middle linebackers, sometimes called inside linebackers, and outside linebackers. The middle linebacker is frequently the "quarterback of the defense". His central role on the field means he is in the best pos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vita Vea
Tevita Tuliakiono Tuipulotu Mosese Vahae Fehoko Faletau "Vita" Vea (born February 5, 1995) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies and was selected by the Buccaneers in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Vea won Super Bowl LV with the team over the Kansas City Chiefs, and was selected to his first Pro Bowl the following year. College career As a junior in 2017, Vea was the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and won the Morris Trophy. On January 2, 2018, he declared his intention to enter the 2018 NFL draft. Professional career Pre-draft Vea participated in the 2018 NFL Combine, but did not complete all drills due to a hamstring injury. 2018 season Vea was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round with the 12th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Vea strained his calf during training camp, causing him to miss the entire presea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond Watson
Desmond Watson (born ) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators. From Armwood High School, Watson is known for his size, standing at and weighing over . One of the largest players in NCAA Division I football history, he played for Florida from 2021 to 2024. He signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2025. Early life Born in Plant City, Florida, Watson is one of six children and was the lightest at birth. He quickly increased in size and by the time he was in peewee youth football leagues he was already a "giant", according to '' The Naples Daily News''. He attended Armwood High School in Seffner, playing football and participating in shot put. By his junior year, he weighed , a number heavier than every defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) at the time. Watson played 13 games as a junior in 2019, totaling 65 tackle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dexter Lawrence
Dexter Lawrence II (born November 12, 1997), nicknamed "Sexy Dexy", is an American professional American football, football nose tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers football, Clemson Tigers. Early life Lawrence played his entire high school football, high school career at Wake Forest High School. In his junior year, Wake Forest had a 15–1 record, losing only the 4A State Championship game against a Mallard Creek High School, Mallard Creek team that included Nafees Lyon and Thaddeus Moss. During his high school career, Lawrence was credited with 28.0 Quarterback sack, sacks, 204 Tackle (football move), tackles, 6 forced fumbles and 1 interception. The nation's 2nd ranked recruit, Lawrence was the highest ranked prospect to ever come out of the state of North Carolina. He considered multiple schools, including Clemson University, Clemson Tigers, University of Florida, Florida Gators, Florida Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted Washington
Theodore Washington Jr. (born April 13, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1991 NFL draft. He also played for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, and Cleveland Browns before retiring after the 2007 season. Washington was selected to four Pro Bowls in his career and with the Patriots, he won Super Bowl XXXVIII over the Carolina Panthers. At 6'5" and more than 375 pounds in his prime, he was described as "the prototypical -4nose tackle of this era." His gargantuan frame earned him nicknames like "Mt. Washington" or "Washington Monument". Also notable for his longevity, Washington was a starting nose tackle, one of the most physically demanding positions in football, until the age of 39. Early life At Tampa Bay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Brown III
Bobby Brown III (born August 7, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. College career He played college football at Texas A&M from 2018 to 2020. He ranked seventh in the Southeastern Conference with 5.5 sacks in the 2020 season. Professional career Los Angeles Rams Brown was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round, 117th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract with the Rams on June 3, 2021. Brown ended his rookie season with a Rams Super Bowl LVI victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. Brown was suspended the first six games of the 2022 season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. In the 2022 season, he appeared in nine games and started one. He finished with eight total tackles. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damon Harrison
Damon Paul Harrison (born November 29, 1988) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at William Penn University and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He was also a member of the New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. According to '' Pro Football Focus'', he led the league in run-stop percentage between 2013 and 2016. Early life Harrison was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on November 29, 1988. He attended Lake Charles Boston High School, where he primarily played shooting guard on the school's basketball varsity team. On November 29, 2005, during his junior season, he injured the meniscus in his left knee, and gained "like 40 or 50 pounds" over the next two months. He decided to take on football for his senior year, playing both offensive and defensive line, and was an all-district and all-Southwest Louisiana selection in 2006. He was also named as the team captain and was se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
