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How are top defensive tackles rated at College Football Now?
(FO) + (PM) + (FM) + (GC) + (PR) + (M) + (V) = (DT)

Fire Off (FO) - How quickly top defensive tackle recruit fires off the snap of the football. 
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively top defensive tackle recruit creates penetration using the bull rush, rip and other power moves. 
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively top defensive tackle recruit can penetrate the backfield using the swim move, spin move and other finesse moves. 
Gap Control (GC) - How efficiently top defensive tackle recruit maintains his gap assignment, while battling off multiple defenders. (double & triple teams)
Pass Rush (PR) - Overall athletics as a pass rusher and how quickly top defensive tackle recruit is able to get to the opposing QB. 
Motor (M) - After completing a (PM) or (FM) and penetrating the backfield, does top defensive tackle have the motor to track down ball carriers and make tackles?
Versatility (V) - Can top defensive tackle recruit operate at a high level as both a 3-4
(NG) or 4-3 (DT), as well as slide out and play (SDE) if needed?   

How are top nose guard recruits rated at College Football Today?
(FO) + (PM) + (FM) + (GC) + (PR) + (M) + (V) = (NG)

Fire Off (FO) - How quickly top nose guard recruits fire off the snap of the football. 
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively top nose guard recruit creates penetration using the bull rush, rip and other power moves. 
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively top nose guard recruit can penetrate the backfield using the swim move, spin move and other finesse moves. 
Gap Control (GC) - How efficiently top nose guard recruit maintains his gap assignment, while battling off multiple defenders. (Holds more weight for NG recruits)
Pass Rush (PR) - Overall athletics as a pass rusher and how quickly top nose guard recruit is able to get to the opposing QB. 
Motor (M) - After completing a (PM) or (FM) and penetrating the backfield, does top nose guard have the motor to track down ball carriers and make tackles?
Versatility (V) - Can top nose guard recruit operate at a high level as both a 4-3 (DT) & be a dominant force of nature in a 3-4 (NG), as well as slide out and play (SDE) if needed?  

How are top defensive end recruits rated at College Football Today?
(FO) + (SR) + (PM) + (FM) + (EC) + (HC) + (M)  = (DE) 

Fire Off (FO) - How quickly defensive end recruit fires off the snap of the football. 
Speed Rush (SR) - Coming off the edge, how quickly defensive end creates penetration into the opposing teams backfield. 
Power Moves (PM) - How effectively defensive end recruit is using the bull rush, rip & other power moves. 
Finesse Moves (FM) - How effectively defensive end recruit is using the swim, spin and other finesse moves. 
Edge Control (EC) - How effectively defensive end recruit is at holding the outside containment of the defensive front. 
Hybrid Capabilities (HC) - Can defensive end recruit drop back into pass coverage and/or play as a stand up OLB. 
Motor (M) - Does defensive end recruit play until the whistle blows and how proficient recruit is bringing ball carriers to the ground.

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