Wide Receiver Separation

On behalf of Northwestern University, Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald, and the entire Northwestern Football Program, I would like to thank American Football Monthly for allowing me to share some of our wide receiver drills with you. We are a part of a great profession that shares coaching points freely. I’m honored to share with you a separation drill series that has been very productive for our wide receivers. At Northwestern, we run a spread, four-wide receiver offense that allows our skill players (WR, RB, QB) to utilize their athletic abilities and make plays in space. In order for our offense to be successful, we feel it is critical that our WRs get down the field fast and execute routes with perfect fundamental technique. To improve our route-running skills, we have developed a series of drills that our wide receivers do every day to emphasize steps, pad level, and cutting