Name: Chris Washington, #5
Position: Cornerback
Tips:

"There are several important things to remember when tackling. The first thing is to keep your head up. This is important because you can't tackle what you can't see, and tackling with your head down can cause severe neck injuries. The second is fairly simple, wrap up your opponent and keep your legs pumping.

"Getting stronger and faster usually comes in the off season. The great defensive players are always in the weight room improving their strength and on the field doing what needs to be done to get fast. Once the season comes around the good defenders study their opponent as much as possible, and put it all together on game day.

Remembering a Good Tackle:

"I was about 10 yards off of my opponent; as soon as the ball was thrown to the receiver I broke for the ball. As soon as he caught the ball I ran right through his waist, he got nowhere."