Inside Shade

Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage and inside the numbers

Medium Route KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus medium routes, 10-20 yards from the LoS.

Mid Zone KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch knockouts and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less than 20 yards from the LoS inside the numbers and 10-20 outside.

One Step Ahead

Defenders with this ability generally react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage

Short Route KO

Defenders with this ability force more catch tackle knockouts in man-to-man versus short routes less than 10 yards from LoS

Bottleneck

Bottleneck defenders realize that the best way to stop a route is to act early. When they enter the zone, they are highly likely to dominantly win any man press encounter.

Tip Drill

Players with this ability have an increased chance to catch passes that have been tipped into the air.

Pick Artist

Defenders with this ability have higher chance to catch uncontested interceptions, and they have unlimited stamina on the return (until using a special move or breaking a tackle).

Acrobat

Players with this ability are more likely to succeed at and attempt diving catches and swats.

Bench Press

Defenders with this ability apply bonus fatigue to their man coverage target after a successful press win