Defenders with this ability allow fewer broken tackles when hit-sticking ballcarriers - regardless of the runner's size or power. Upgrades with POW, TAK, and STR.

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any flat zone coverage, less than 10 yards from the LoS and outside the hash marks. Upgrades with ZCV, PRC, and ACC.

Defenders with this ability have an improved chance to force catch knockouts, a longer knockout window, and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less than 20 yards from the LoS inside the numbers and 10-20 outside. Upgrades with ZCV, PRC, and AWR.