Defenders with this ability have improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping inside run plays. Upgrades with BSH, POW, and TAK.

Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less than 10 yards from the LoS. Upgrades with MCV, AWR, and ACC.

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.