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

Defenders with this ability will cause greatly increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a hit-stick tackle. Upgrades with POW, STA, and TGH.

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.