The NFL’s defensive evolution is all about speed to power

Converting speed to power has become essential for modern NFL edge rushers, exemplified by rookie Jared Verse, who dominated with a bull rush technique, earning the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. As the NFL evolves with more mobile quarterbacks, defenses have adapted by emphasizing power rushing to compress the pocket, reflecting broader trends in defensive strategies from both the NFL and college levels.

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