Football 101: Defensive Stunts

A stunt, also called a twist, is a move on the defensive line that involves two players. The two defensive linemen, usually a defensive tackle and a defensive end, exchange roles in their gap responsibilities. The design is meant to confuse offensive linemen and their pass protection or assignments in the run game. The two most common types of stunts are: End/Tackle (E/T) stunts and Tackle/End (T/E) stunts.
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[@derrick211000]

Great video clean showing of the stunt these are great examples thank you.

[@derrick211000]

Man what a good play by the G at 1:20. He blew picking up the stunt and instead of letting the DL destroy the QB he protected him. Such a smart move we need more OL like him, but learn to pick up the stunt LOL.

[@walterwhite1]

Wow this was good thanks buddy

[@ez5324]

How well could this work against the run? And how do you know when to utilize it?

[@coachkruske]

Eat and Toe are more for pass rush since they’re designed to constrict the pocket. Stunts like EXIT and TEX are more for going against the run and require the end to fire into the gap much earlier.

[@zakstevenson7791]

0:58 am i seeing this right? The OT brought down his QB for the rusher?

[@zakstevenson7791]

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