What Is An Edge Rusher In Football? (Full Explanation)

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An Edge Rusher is a type of player team used more and more in football today, especially at higher levels of the game such as the NFL and NCAA.

While not an official position, it's become an extremely important part of defenses looking to attack the quarterback in new and innovative ways.

An Edge Rusher is simply the player who lines up on the outside edge of the offensive formation.

This is how the player gets his name.

The name doesn't define a specific position, and multiple players with different skill sets can be called upon to be an Edge Rusher for a defense.

Let's take a closer look at what an Edge Rusher is, what he does, and what players typically line up as one.

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