ATHLETE TRAIT PROFILE
TRAITS IDENTIFIED ON FILM
Six traits that consistently showed up on the athlete’s film.
INSTINCTS &
PLAYMAKING
Consistently finds the football through outstanding awareness and relentless effort. Shows the instincts to capitalize on turnover opportunities while finishing plays with confidence and body control.
FOOTBALL
IQ
Displays advanced pre-snap awareness, quickly processes offensive concepts, trusts his eyes, and rarely allows motion or misdirection to take him out of position.
HYBRID
VERSATILITY
Comfortable defending both near the line of scrimmage and in space. Shows the range, movement skills, and athletic ability to project as a versatile second-level defender.
EDGE
DISCIPLINE
Maintains leverage with patient feet, understands run fits, sets a firm edge, and consistently forces ball carriers back toward pursuit instead of allowing the perimeter to develop.
PURSUIT &
RANGE
Takes efficient pursuit angles, covers ground quickly, and consistently works himself into proper tackling position without overrunning the play.
TACKLING
TECHNIQUE
Fundamentally sound finisher who stays balanced through contact, wraps securely, and limits additional yardage with disciplined tackling mechanics.
BEYOND THE FILM
MORE THAN THE GAME
