2020 NFL Draft - Top Edge Rushers

A defensive lineman lined up head-to-head with the center whose primary responsibility is to take on double teams/eat up blocks (also called the nose-tackle in a 3-man front).

A defensive lineman lined up in the A-gap, between the center and guard, whose primary responsibility is to take on double teams/eat up blocks (also called the nose-tackle in a 4-man front).

A defensive lineman lined up in the B-gap, between the guard and tackle, often the "pass-rushing" DT.

A defensive lineman lined up just outside the offensive tackle; primary used in a 3-man front.

A Defensive Lineman (End) lined up outside of the tight end, or extended one gap outside of the tackle (if no tight end), primarily used in a 4-man front.

A change-in-pace of a defensive lineman's rush, often paired with another defensive lineman in which one lineman drops down a gap after the snap and the other loops around, throwing off the timing and spacing of the offensive line.

During a rush, the defender swipes his arm down (similar to a swimmimg motion) to swipe away an offensive lineman's hands.

A power move straight ahead into the body of the offensive lineman, attempting to push the lineman back into the pocket

A technique in which the defensive lineman uses quick first step/burst to get the tackle off balance and then drives with power into the chest of the offensive lineman

A 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB who's primary responsibility is to put pressure on the pocket.