Leo
Weakside edge rusher · 4-3 Under
The weakside defensive end in a 4-3 Under front — aligned wide outside the tackle with one job: rush the passer. He is lighter and faster than a traditional end and almost never drops into coverage.
When it applies
When your best rusher is a speed guy, not a power guy — put him at Leo and let him pin his ears back.
+ StrengthsElite edge speed stresses tackles; a simple assignment lets him play fast.
− Trade-offsLight against the run — offenses run right at him; wasted if asked to drop or two-gap.
Filed under: Defensive fronts