The number of players used at each position is dependent upon the formation being used. Players are pulled from each position moving down the depth chart with the first available player being inserted into the lineup. The table below shows how all the positions are used for each defensive set:
Offensive Set | DT | DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
4-3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
4-4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
5-2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Nickel | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Dime | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |