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The Broncos' rookie linebacker leads one of the NFL's hottest defenses. Hear how he coped with switching positions and arriving at Texas A&M.

ESPN NFL analysts and former pros Darren Woodson and Marcellus Wiley step to the chalkboard to break down the Cover 1 defense. It isolates the free safety, funnels receivers away from the sideline and forces the line to take direct routes to the QB.

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow knows how to read defenses.

New Orleans Hornets point guard and three-time NBA all-star Chris Paul tells how to communicate in help defense, as well as strategize and execute defensive rotation, in the 13th part of the Triple Threat basketball series on ESPN RISE.

Dafydd Evans, head coach of DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.) and the DC United Super-20 team, discusses ways to get in position to play defense.

Team USA member and defensman Shawn Nadelen talks about how defenders can improve their skills in this series of instructional videos for ESPN RISE in conjunction with US Lacrosse.

New Orleans Hornets point guard, and three-time NBA all-star, Chris Paul talks help defense in the fourth part of the Triple Threat basketball series on ESPN RISE.

New Orleans Hornets point guard, and three-time NBA all-star, Chris Paul gives keys to transition defense in the fourth part of the Triple Threat basketball series on ESPN RISE.

New Orleans Hornets point guard, and three-time NBA all-star, Chris Paul gives guards keys to post defending in the fourth part of the Triple Threat basketball series on ESPN RISE.

Pittsburgh sophomore running back Dion Lewis, who rushed for 1,799 yards and 17 touchdowns as a freshman, talks with ESPN RISE about keys to finding gaps in a defense to break off big gains.

Pittsburgh sophomore running back Dion Lewis, who rushed for 1,799 yards and 17 touchdowns as a freshman, talks with ESPN RISE about keys to analyzing a defense for potential holes before the ball is snapped.

Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Troy Brown talks with ESPN RISE about keys to recognizing a zone defense and how to find space to get open.

USC sophomore quarterback Matt Barkley talks with ESPN RISE about keys to reading a defense at the line of scrimmage and immediately after the snap. Last year, Barkley became the first true freshman to start for a preseason top 5 team since 1975.