Defenders with this ability have greatly 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 allow fewer broken tackles when hit-sticking ballcarriers - regardless of the runner's size or power, have a larger perfect hit-stick window, and cause more fumbles with them. Upgrades with POW, TAK, and STR.

Defenders with this ability have a greatly 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.