Below you will find example sentences with "run defender". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Run Defender in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 19
  • Discovered as a combination around: defender
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 5
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 23.8 words

Words in this phrase

run defender

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • run can mean: To move swiftly. Common word
  • defender can mean: Someone who defends people or property. Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 5 start, 6 middle, 8 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

as a run defender 2× as a run defender there are 2× rusher and run defender 2× a backside run defender 1× a dominant run defender 1× a plus run defender 1× a stout run defender with the 1× a viable run defender having the 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a stout run 1× as a run 1× called a ready 1× can be effective 1× garvin has great 1× hayes leads the 1×

Common sentence endings:

a run defender 2× and run defender 2× at his position 1× backside run defender 1× best run defender 1× dominant run defender 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

pass 4× best 4× last 3× rusher 3× bigger 3× good 3× two 2× ability 2× college 2× frame 2× down 2× too 2×

Related phrases

public defender touchdown run home run scored run central defender defender office

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around defender:

public defender 20× central defender 6× defender office 4×

Just before it in the phrase index:

ruling party ruling communist ruling coalition ruling apc rukh khan rugby world

Just after it in the phrase index:

running backs running knee running shoes runs scored rupaul drag rural areas

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same ending:

public defender central defender

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "run defender" has 2 words and usually appears near the end in these examples. The average sentence has 23.8 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as as a run defender, as a run defender there are, pass, best and last stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with public defender, touchdown run, home run, public defender, central defender and defender office, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with run defender

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Can be a little too passive as a run defender. (10 words)

Does well to remain square as a backside run defender. (10 words)

Can be effective as both a pass rusher and run defender. (11 words)

Longer example sentences

However, while he graded well as a run defender in college last season, its clear from watching his full game tape that he’s likely to struggle more in that role at the next level against bigger offensive linemen, at least in the short term. (45 words)

A stout run defender with the ability to bend the corner as a pass rusher, he spent most of his time in college as a zero/one tech but has the frame to move down the line. (37 words)

His strength and power in his hands make Pickens a viable run defender, having the ability to control OL like in this clip where he bench presses the LG and extends him away from his frame. (36 words)

Example sentences (19)

Okafor was primarily brought in to be a run defender, as he has done well the last two seasons against the run for the New Orleans Saints.

A stout run defender with the ability to bend the corner as a pass rusher, he spent most of his time in college as a zero/one tech but has the frame to move down the line.

But also what I love about him too is he’s a dominant run defender.

Called a ready-made run defender by defensive coordinator Teryl Austin after the Steelers drafted him, Benton certainly looked the part in the preseason and impressed.

Can be a little too passive as a run defender.

Can be effective as both a pass rusher and run defender.

He has the speed to cover receivers and running backs out of the backfield, the physicality to handle bigger pass catching tight ends and the fearlessness to instincts to be a plus run defender.

Henry is a very good run defender and brings a relentlessness to rushing the passer.

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He won't contribute right away as a run defender, but with a little added bulk, he could work his way onto the field on early downs.

His strength and power in his hands make Pickens a viable run defender, having the ability to control OL like in this clip where he bench presses the LG and extends him away from his frame.

While Herbig gives great effort as a run defender, there are many occasions where his lack of size and length lead to him getting manhandled by bigger, stronger blockers at the point of attack.

As a run defender, there are tools for Booker to become an asset down the road.

However, while he graded well as a run defender in college last season, its clear from watching his full game tape that he’s likely to struggle more in that role at the next level against bigger offensive linemen, at least in the short term.

Garvin has great size and athleticism and could be developed into a rotational pass rusher and run defender.

It worked, as the former fifth overall pick had himself a good game this week and has really impressed me in his growth as a run defender.

Does well to remain square as a backside run defender.

He’s been the league’s eighth-best run defender, fifth-best tackler, and the best coverage man at his position.

Hayes leads the Dolphins with two sacks and is their best run defender.

Last year Worrilow often struggled for the Lions, but his skills as a run defender and special teams player give him a good chance at earning a roster spot in Philadelphia.

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