Between the Hashes with Hayden Howerton: Defensive Playbook Install with Concepts, Terminology, Base Fronts

In Episode No. 2 of Between the Hashes with Hayden Howerton, Hayden breaks down the process of installing a football defensive playbook, sharing notes drawn from his experience at both the NFL level and SMU. From install progression and terminology to base fronts, Hayden explains how the basics of defenses are built, communicated, and executed inside real meeting rooms and on the practice field. 

Hayden Howerton set SMU's program record for games played and starts while earning multiple All-AAC honors, serving as a team captain, and being named a Senior CLASS Award Second-Team All-American for excellence on and off the field. After SMU, Hayden pursued a career in the NFL, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans and later spending time with the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals.

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