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Summer School 2021: Pass rush 101 — explaining the hump move

There are several effective pass-rushing moves that NFL defenders have employed successfully. The path to the quarterback is chaotic; a defender can use speed and quickness to run around blockers. He can bull-rush to set up a secondary move, string several moves together, or use the most aesthetically and imposing pass rushing move — the hump move.

This move is a dominant one that forces doubt into opposing offensive blockers while potentially also converting speed to power - a staple in successful pass rushing. The move is most synonymous with former Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher Reggie White.