It is a defensive end who lines up outside the shoulder of the offensive tackle. There are 9 techniques, a five is basically a typical 4-3 defensive end.
Reggie White was a defensive end
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1972 Joe Greene, Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive tackle
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1974 Joe Greene, Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive tackle
The 3 technique is the D-Tackle that is lined up on the Outside Shoulder of the Right Guard. The 1 technique is the D-Tackle that is lined up on the Outside Shoulder of the Center.
Depending on the setup its either 3-4= Defensive End/Nose Guard/Defensive End 4-3= Defensive End/Defensive Tackle/Defensive Tackle/Defensive End 5-2=Defensive End/Defensive Tackle/Nose Guard/Defensive Tackle/Defensive End
The key differences between the 3 technique and 5 technique in football defensive line play are the alignment and responsibilities of the players. In a 3 technique, the defensive lineman lines up on the outside shoulder of the offensive guard and is responsible for disrupting the interior of the offensive line. In a 5 technique, the defensive lineman lines up on the outside shoulder of the offensive tackle and is responsible for setting the edge and controlling the line of scrimmage.
The key differences in technique between a 3-technique and a 5-technique defensive lineman in football lie in their alignment and responsibilities. A 3-technique lines up on the outside shoulder of the offensive guard and focuses on penetrating the line of scrimmage to disrupt plays. A 5-technique lines up directly across from the offensive tackle and is responsible for controlling the gap between the tackle and tight end, often requiring more strength and the ability to set the edge against the run.
Switching from a linebacker to a defensive tackle require two different techniques. It is important to learn and master the technique of the position you would like to play.
Lawyrence Taylor (retired) is the best defensive tackle in the NFL.
Kevin Brown - defensive tackle - was born in 1985.
Dennis Johnson - defensive tackle - died in 1997.
David Howard - defensive tackle - was born on 1987-##-08.
Roger Brown - defensive tackle - was born on 1937-05-01.
Terry Jones - defensive tackle - was born on 1956-11-08.
Bill Johnson - defensive tackle - was born on 1968-12-09.