Defenders with this ability do not need to spend stamina on shed attempts during a run play and their run sheds are more effective. Upgrades with BSH and STR.

Defenders with this ability have a greatly increased chance to receive dominant bull rush wins when their stamina is full. This consumes a small amount of additional stamina. Upgrades with PMV, FMV, and STR.

Defenders with this ability will win pass blocks when they correctly use the Guess Play adjustment to predict a pass. Incorrect guesses will result in a chance of a loss. Upgrades with FMV, PMV, and AWR.

Defenders with this ability are much more likely to use faster, more dominant pass rush moves while rushing from the interior of the defense, and have more favorable disengage angles. Upgrades with TAK, PMV, and STR.