Prodigy Athletes: Defensive Line Techniques

Prodigy Athletes trains youth, high school, college and professional athletes in speed, power, agility, and explosiveness. Coach Marcus Keli shares the craft of Defensive Linemen taught to him by Big Joe Salavea.

[@jhop58]

Used these moves last season in my semipro league. Worked great. Had lineman telling me they felt stupid as I slapped there hands and they whiffed the blocks. Thanks for posting the videos.

[@YoungBoy0816]

i have a college football try out coming up..ive been out of high school about 3 yrs and have lost a lot of my strength, but i still have my quickness..im gonna continue to gain my strength back, but i know it will be sometime til im back to were i once was..but with the techniques this should help me out a lot until then and after.. i appreciate this video A LOT !

[@TylerAndula]

Thanks for the vid. We've been teaching the same things but I think I'm gonna work in some of your terminology from now on.

[@WHATEVER956]

Nice vid......wish you guys had a training camp around here....im 35 and i would go!!

[@Angrygumballl]

Damn good coach!!!

[@eddie512003]

Sweet video

[@jridley23]

im 6'2 175 pounds. i play starting strong side d end for varsity at my high school, this is only my second year playing this position, i used to be receiver and i pretty much rode the bench the whole season in 9th grade. its all about how much you commit and are willing to do.

[@Beth-El]

Excellent video Im diggin this video hard body

[@sasamaphia0606]

i like the tip on watching the tackles outside hip, but i was wondering do we watch the ball on the snap then get our eyes to the hip? or do we just eye the tackles hip and move off of his reaction?

[@TheArchangell666]

Hey Isiah, Dont worry about your Heigh its actualy at your advantage, if you can master where is your center of gravity and use speed and agility you will be one of the best DE. For good DE moves that you need to learn and train every day is Double Swipe/Bull Rush/Rip, theres is more then these 3 moves but are your best tool to beat others linemans. Also remember a major mistake from DL is they try to attack the middle never ever do that always attack one half of someone Do you best =)

[@lilmantakeyobitch]

15 6"0 Bench Max : 250 Weight : 260 D-End and Offensive Tackle

[@TheVandalfootball]

15 Varsity D-tackle. 220lbs 6'3 .bench 250, squat 425, power clean 215.

[@jridley23]

im 6'2 175 pounds. last season was my first year playing d end ( as a sophomore)and i started jv and later in the season got moved up to varsity. now im starting strong side d end for varsity. coaches took me aside one day in practice and told me they know i have what it takes to get an athletic scholarship, they just want me to get bigger (muscle wise) im pretty strong for my frame/size i just need to improve it.

[@damondeeee4]

@SaltySangster OMG THANK YOU! YOU MADE MY DAY ! im tall and skinny, but people say im too skinny, but im actualy very strong

[@Mrbiggyniggy]

yep!

[@Cr4zyd4wg]

Hell yeah

[@Smessenger97]

16, 6'3, 208 , bench- 205, powercleen 200, squat 375, 40 4'9

[@coachlau]

I think 5'8", 165 pounds has played every position on the field at one time, and for some team. There is a story being told right now as I type this response about a great one at each of these positions... whether someone will be one day telling a story about you is what you can determine this year. Defensive End: play fast, play hard, be relentless and master your craft.

[@JizzleB]

Hey Coach do you have anything for my D-Ends footwork? They are learning the hands technique but still having trouble with 3 Hot step

[@CFontesxo]

15 205 lbs 5'10 265 pound bench press 370 pound squat 4.93 40 yard dash

[@TheyCallMeNaxter]

17 Years old, 6'0" 200lbs, bench 250, squat 365, clean 235, 4.8 40yd

[@TheNextWillis]

Im 14 .5'7. 166 hopefully playing DE for varsity next year

[@Exoduzszak]

Hello sir im trying to play college ball and i was wondering 6'2 215 we'll be a good size for a lineman and what drills could i do at home or gym to get better at it. i will really apreciate your answer sir thank you !!

[@bigboijwill]

how long would it take to get the techniques down?

[@michaelgraham3]

im playing for my freshamn team this year and i origanlly was a inside linebacker but missed days of practice and cant learn my formations and plays ive played defensive end in past years and im 5 10 150 one of the biggest and fastest kids on the field at anytime and im the strongest for sure should i be playing de?

[@Dank420Gamer]

i got a question, i am 14 freshman weigh 255 5'11, i work out regularly in the offseason and play basketball. im really quick on my feet and ive always played d-end.. should i move to d tackle in high school?

[@ownage2014]

Is clubbing not a good move to use for a pass rush. Ive been using it the last two weeks a lot and gotten a big sack each game but for my speed i feel like i could be getting more. So whats better one good move or just having a lot of moves?

[@jaredgeorge6119]

Im the same age and height except i way 195lbs, I'm starting varsity. what do you bench, clean, squat, deadlift, and your 40?

[@Fuzz4Ever17]

yes

[@phillipstr8killin]

I am 6'0 267lbs junior I run a 4.8 40 and have a 30" verticle should I play defensive tackle or defensive end

[@dontmesswit73]

alright im 13 and im 5'6 230 lbs and i play defensive tackle i have very good stamina should i try to get down to 200? would that improve my game? or is the extra weight necessary?

[@MrMeacham1200]

I play semipro football and i play DE but im a special end they have me play in a wide 9 an doing a box rush im 5,7 200 pounds what moves should i use

[@christiancontreras327]

14(freshman) DE 6'2" 203lb Bench 304 Squat 402

[@T7rake]

im 14 6'9 265 play defensive end and run a 4'4 in the 40 yard dash is that good?

[@MAL0oFxboxlive]

I am 6'4 200lbs first week at Defensive end ever. What are your main tips for begginners?

[@davontaemccrae8977]

14 6'0 208 d end I bench 230 4 times ....should I move to linebacker or stay on d line

[@FONT4YNE]

15 290 6'4 (bench 245) (squat 350) D tackle 40 = 4.87

[@estrellita81193]

im 210 and 5'9 what position do think ill be good for

[@ItsKillerAjp]

Im 5'11 159. Should i play Defensive End ? I Was 193 over the summer but dropped To 159, Im only 15. Gonna be a sophmore should i play DE?

[@Paxlangdalen]

I'm 6'5, 220 pounds. Strength and speed. Should I play nose or d end?

[@coachlau]

Depends at what level and if your team runs an even or odd front... in an odd front you might make a better nose; but if you can ball, you can ball...

[@alexrobles8920]

Im 15 sophomore Starter 6'1 193 Max bench 215 Squat 315 Clean and jerk 205 3-4 olb (sam)

[@HookaMega]

so what do you do if the lineman does not extend his arms to hold you? but rather uses his body and bent fore arms... You are assuming wrist control is always an option.

[@charliebiggurs]

Who are these guys!! Wouldn't send my son or daughter there!!! lmbo!!

[@InfiniteBitGaming]

6 foot 1, 190 lbs... 8th Grade. Trying out for DT next year in High School

[@Ch33ky360]

im 6'5 185 pounds, do you think i could play d end at varasity high school level at my size im gonna be 17 soon and i have pretty good strength

[@FloydRobinsonKME]

im 5'5/5'6 154lbs and in the eighth grade my school has me playing defensive end and line-backer i just have alot of speed and strength

[@MysticalKey1]

im 6'3 1/2 225 lbs am i good at the defensive end?

[@koenigsegg6611]

I'm 6'9 583lbs muscle and run a 1 second 40.... should I play D-line?

[@EmanAEfinest926]

im 6"2 and weigh 200 with 4.7 40 is that good for defensive end

[@ZAKARRIB56]

I'm 16 I play DE for Riverdale Rebel high & I'm 6'0 I weigh 227 I run a 5.34 and I bench 220 and deadlift 405 My freshman yr I led the team with 5 sacks Should I Stay at DE or Move Back To DT?

[@coachlau]

depends on who is playing around you, and where you fit. also depends on if you are a playmaker and they are running away from you. If they are, then DT might be better, cause they cannot run as far away from you. don't worry about being 6'; be the best 6' d linemen that ever played the game. You could cause havoc for some college schemes at Nose.

[@Kevdak]

I'm 6'4" 330 should I stay DT?

[@gangsterelmoman]

im 5'7 184 pounds... slow as crap.. what position should i play?

[@kavahnhankins5269]

16(junior) Starter DE Weight 250 Height 6'4 Bench 320lbs Squat 405

[@tautaitia16]

im 6"6 250 lbs. defensive end all day!!

[@FerrariturboGaming]

i'm 14 y.o. 5'10 and 210lbs Would i be good defensive lineman?

[@KidNamedApollo]

I'm 5'11, 215lbs, 16 yrs old.. Is that good for DE?

[@ReallyBadService]

Of course you would be, especially at your height/weight.

[@tylermcknight6207]

11 805 bench,1002 squat, 3.1 40yrd,

[@jrbarajas60]

I'm 210 pounds and 5'8....Should I play Defensive Tackle?

[@Blackr4nga]

@Blackr4nga Nvmd the quit comment.. i didnt mean that .. just get faster and u can have plenty of positions

[@jaredgeorge6119]

good height for your age, decent 40 (keep in mind could be better as coaches are always looking for explosiveness and quick offf the ball.) bench could use some work.

[@SaltySangster]

@damondeeee4 yeah i have a very wide wing span and my arms are really lanky, but i can actually lift way more then my shorter friends, im 6 3 190.

[@tejonmonroe]

6'5 225 Bench 205 Squat 405 40- 4.91

[@tejonmonroe]

DE

[@will2679]

@Drakedrizzysaxton I would go with end. I am 6'3 230 and I play end our dt's are about 5'10 280

[@wavey_b0ne]

17 6'5 235 pounds. Hopefully Going all-state this year

[@WingsWithWax]

no shit that's impossible... how long did it take you to figure that out?

[@papaososorio]

5"6 bench 285 squat 405 clean 200 17 years old Run a 5.0. (40)

[@jaredgeorge6119]

bench and 40 could use some work. the most important part though is quickness off the ball and Gap responsibility. you probably don't need to work to hard on bench, as i got moved to D-tackle because i was faster and stronger then my the other interior linemen.

[@FerrariturboGaming]

ight thanks man

[@lanerobinson9341]

I'm in middle school and I'm 5'7" 230 lbs and I only used the bull rush and the swim and got 11 sacks in 7 games not bragging but those 2 moves are simple to use

[@damondeeee4]

@SaltySangster i fucking love you. im gonna use your comment to prove to my firends that tall and skinny is not JUST for wide reciever, and how much do u bench'

[@WingsWithWax]

7'1 365 lbs, all muscle, 3rd grade

[@coachlau]

sounds like you got a great body for d-end... got to bring a motor though bro...

[@mrcodix2000]

Idiots always hating...this is some very good info who cares if its not produced by ESPN!!!....GREAT VIDEO

[@SaltySangster]

End is better for taller skinnier guys, nose is good for stocky built guys.

[@daltonh9528]

6'3 225 nose guard

[@nathanaverett4801]

Sir I weigh 269.5 as if last night and i am 14, freashman 6'3"

[@bfunesti]

yeah,anyone can do it if they have the body and physicality for it

[@nic5913]

are you fast or quick

[@1upjon]

6"4 1/2 288 D tackle

[@josheby8156]

17 freshman 100 bench can carry 50 gallons of water starting left bench

[@huntertony56]

16 5'8-5'9 182 pounds en i small for d end?this my dream spot

[@jaredgeorge6119]

Nice, get a better bench and you're gonna be a beast.

[@Keenan1996]

it doesn't matter how small you are as long as you get in the fucking back field and make tackles.

[@lanerobinson9341]

And I play 3-4 end, 4-4 tackle

[@danieldastardly]

could the presentation be better.., yes.., but there is some good stuff here. you can learn from everything.. a little or a lot. but you can get something from it

[@ArchP]

DE!

[@LadiesMan1681]

@gangsterelmoman Water boy.jk guard or center

[@jaredgeorge6119]

I bench 240lbs, clean 200lbs ( could be higher), squat 375lbs, Deadlift 440lbs, and run a 5'3 (should be faster). height doesn't matter, what coaches are looking for is explosiveness (power cleans, and hang cleans) quick of the ball and speed. you can be taught but you cant just magically be taught speed. you need to work on your speed.

[@USMCmazac]

Im 113 pounds and 5'6 and I work out everyday at the gym I do about 20 sets off 100 pounds but I still suck at football.. I am on defensive end, punt team and kickoff team but I still suck and I havent played much football I have no idea what the coaches are talking about half the time.

[@jobaa1871]

Jim Jones brother

[@huntertony56]

bench 170,150ish,3 plates 4 plates of 25, deadlift not sure, 40 is 6ish maybe 7..

[@akers32na]

6 Foot, 250 Pound Freshman. 4.9 40. Little above average athleticism.

[@SuperOriginalGuy]

@USMCmazac if you play high-school football you need to start gaining weight. If you don't know what the coaches are talking about then pay more attention and ask questions. I play high-school football and I'm considered lightweight, even though I'm 6'4 and 185 pounds

[@robertolacasa3066]

12 years old defensive end 5'8 130 haven't l( I don't even lift)

[@tanksims74]

Man (sigh) I'm 17 I'm a NG I'm 5'8/5'9 300 && I'm pretty good but I don't think I can play any college ball solely on the fact that I'm short smh

[@seniorfresco94]

trenches were we stay.. nose tackle all day

[@9009redman]

im 6'2 290 i ran a 4.7 in my 40 im at a juco college in south carolina ..i do have film on here just wanted to get sum advice or some tips if any of you would go check my film out..i do have some division 1 offers but i just want to get as much feed back as i can to get better