nose tackle

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Unlike the nose tackle, this alignment puts a player one-on-one with an offensive lineman, allowing him to attack the B-gap (between the guard and tackle). — Laken Litman, Indianapolis Star, "How spring position changes are affecting Notre Dame's defense," 17 Apr. 2018 The Colts on Wednesday used a first group of Tarell Basham at right end, Denico Autry at defensive tackle, Al Woods at nose tackle and Jabaal Sheard at left end. — Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Star, "Colts observations: Could this defensive line actually have depth?," 30 May 2018 Consensus: Massive nose tackle with outstanding strength, strong hands, scheme versatility (strong enough to two-gap and quick enough to one-gap). — Terez Paylor, kansascity, "NFL Draft tracker: From Mayfield to Lamar, here's Paylor's analysis of entire first round | The Kansas City Star," 26 Apr. 2018 Wisconsin’s starting nose tackle, who will be a senior and the team's most experienced defensive lineman next season, spent an extra 30 minutes working with several younger players on a variety of techniques designed to defeat blockers. — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Olive Sagapolu, UW's most experienced defensive lineman, mentors younger teammates," 5 Apr. 2018 The incredible shrinking Tyler Shelvin: Redshirt freshman nose tackle Tyler Shelvin of Lafayette's Notre Dame High, who reported last season weighing 390 pounds (according to Orgeron) is now 358. — Ron Higgins, NOLA.com, "LSU coach Ed Orgeron said he's committed to passing more," 3 Apr. 2018 Hankins remains a free agent, but the Lions signed Sylvester Williams to fill their nose tackle spot and are not currently pursuing Hankins, a team source told the Free Press. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions' Bob Quinn: 'I’m really happy with how offseason’s gone'," 27 Mar. 2018 Like in Arizona, Campbell has thrived at 3-technique, 1-technique (nose tackle) and 9-technique (defensive end). — Andy Benoit, SI.com, "In San Francisco, the NFL’s Next Great Defensive Force Emerges," 22 June 2018 Williams, a redshirt sophomore who started the game at nose tackle, posted six tackles, two sacks and three additional quarterback hurries. — Matt Zenitz, AL.com, "Why Alabama is optimistic about its defensive line," 21 Apr. 2018

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