Kentucky Wildcats Film Study: Setting the Edge

Jabari Johnson and Jason Hatcher must be physical, strong and smart for UK to be effective in stopping the run.

We often hear the term "setting the edge" but rarely are we told what it means. To be effective against the run, the defense must keep the running back from getting an unobstructed run into the alley. The alley is the area from the last man on the line of scrimmage to the sideline.

The defensive end, the Strong safety, the cornerback or the outside linebacker may be charged withe setting the edge.