Defensive Back
Former Ohio State DB Malik Hooker Shows Off Incredible Hands By Catching High-Speed Footballs Out of the J.U.G.S. Machine
Former Ohio State safety Malik Hooker is expected to be one of the first two safeties off the board in the 2017 NFL Draft, and there's even a chance that [...]
Patriots DB Malcolm Butler Has Wanted to Cover Julio Jones For 4 Years. Will Finally Get His Shot
The last time the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons played each other, Patriots star cornerback Malcolm Butler was still in college, busy covering wide receivers for the University of [...]
5 Strategies Athletes Can Use to Prevent Groin Strains
Have you ever found yourself frustrated or wondering why all of your favorite team's defensive backs are sidelined with groin injuries? Or upset because...
An In-Season Speed and Agility Workout for Defensive Backs and Wide Receivers
In-Season Speed and Agility for Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs Speed and agility are critical abilities for football players, but especially wide...
5 Reasons Why Every High School Football Player Should Play 7-on-7
After witnessing the great competition at the IMG 7v7 National Championship, here are five reasons why every high school player should get involved with 7-on-7.
Tyrann Mathieu Goes Vegan, Is Recovering From ACL Surgery ‘Like Wolverine’
Photo via cbssports.com When the Arizona Cardinals lost safety Tyrann Mathieu to a torn ACL with two games left in the 2015 regular season, it immediately put a [...]
Lock Down Your Side of the Field with the DB Backpedal and Weave Drill
Athletically gifted defensive backs can rely on their speed and agility to close on a ball and disrupt a short pass play. However, cover corners who haven’t mastered the techniques [...]
Defensive Back Drills to Improve Your Footwork
Since leaving Vanderbilt University in 2008 ReShard Langford has spent time as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs and the...
A Solid Workout Program for Next-Level Defensive Backs
Defensive backs have to be sharp and versatile on the field. To enable them to move effectively in any direction, their training needs to address several components—strength, power, speed, speed [...]
3 Drills Every Defensive Back Needs to Train With
Often a team's last line of defense, defensive backs are indispensable. Their major function is to cover fast receivers and stop plays that slipped past the linebackers. They need to [...]