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LATERAL MOBILITY
Ability to move from side-to-side; absolutely essential for linebackers.
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LEVERAGE
Ability to get lower than an opponent, maintain balance and maximize strength while turning the opponent's size into a liability. Critical to line play.
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LONG SPEED
Extra gear of a player who's already run 20-40 yards.
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LONG STRIDER
Running back or receiver whose gait is marked by long, looping strides, like those of a track runner. Such players are sometimes deceptively fast but also have a hard time cutting or running tight routes.
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LOOKS LIKE TARZAN, PLAYS LIKE JANE
A prospect who looks like a prototype athlete but lacks the aggressiveness to succeed in the NFL.
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LUNGES
When a blocker loses balance by throwing his body at a defender, or when a defender leaves his feet while trying to make a tackle.
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