Hudl IQ helps coaches evaluate defensive linemen with advanced stats on havoc percentage, true tackle percentage and average length of engagement.
Defensive linemen are the disruptors. They can collapse the pocket, plug run gaps, shed blockers and set the tone for an entire defense. But great defensive line play is about more than just power and aggression, it demands quick hands, a relentless motor, gap discipline and the ability to win in the trenches down after down, all of which have been historically difficult to quantify and measure.
With the Hudl IQ defensive line tools, coaches can go beyond the eye test to get a comprehensive evaluation of defensive linemen using advanced video and data. Whether you’re scouting opponents or evaluating players on your own depth chart, Hudl IQ brings clarity to one of the game’s most high-leverage positions.
Here’s a quick look at Hudl IQ’s defensive line tools and how coaches are getting the most out of them.
Player Information. Use the Player Information section to locate key details about the player, including a breakdown of alignment. Other details include height, weight, class, hometown, high school, recruiting class, Recruiting 247 ranking, Recruiting composite ranking and colleges offered.
Player Radar. Hudl IQ radars use specific stats and metrics to provide a comprehensive overview of player traits and performance—all of which can be compared to national averages.
Use the trait radar to see how defensive linemen are schematically utilized. See the position they’re playing on the d-line, ALOE (Average Length of Engagement), league averages and more.
The performance radar provides a clearer picture of on-field performance. See key metrics like Impact %, Havoc %, Run Disruption %, True Tackle %, Sack % and more.
Havoc Map. Use the Havoc Map visualization to see what gaps your selected defensive lineman is generating havoc in, how they’re lining up and for a field overview of where all Havoc Events are happening. Every Havoc Event is tied to video, with each video clip featuring a speed overlay to display the player’s speed throughout the duration of a given play.
Player Comparison. The Hudl IQ Player Comparison tool helps coaches evaluate two or more athletes side-by-side using advanced metrics, visual charts and tagged film. Use familiar player scores or self-select a list of players to compare that are statistically alike. This tool can be used to game plan against similar players or as a transfer portal tool to target statistically comparable players.
Player Scout. Use the Player Scout tool to create the ideal template for what type of player you’re looking for. Use biographical and metric filters (like alignment, Pass ALOE, Elite Get Off Play %, and more) to find players that fit your search criteria.
Hudl IQ’s defensive radars, blocking analysis and trench insights give coaches a powerful new way to evaluate defensive linemen and identify who’s creating pressure, winning gaps and disrupting plays on a regular basis.
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