NFL Draft: Marvin McNutt and the red zone slant route

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Earlier today, I broke down three route concepts on the chalkboard that every WR prospect will need to convert at the NFL level: the 7 (corner), Dig (square-in) and the Slant. Now, let’s go to the video and take a look at the slant route vs. press-coverage.

Iowa vs. Michigan State. QB Ricky Stanzi to WR Marvin McNutt. A great example of winning at the line of scrimmage and using size at the WR position to create leverage on an inside breaking concept. Crucial when we break down the route scheme inside of the 5-yard line vs. Cover 0 (blitz-man).

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