Dan Skuta Bengals - Most Common Defensive Formations in Football

Dan Skuta completed his entire college career at Grand Valley State University, and played nearly a decade in the NFL—including tenures with the Bengals, Bears, 49ers and Jaguars.

An accomplished player, Skuta played primarily on the defensive side of the ball—particularly in the position of linebacker.

Most Common Defensive Formations in Football

Dan Skuta played on a number of teams throughout his career. But no matter the team he played on—Bengals, Niners, Bears or Jags—Skuta came to recognize the most often used formations that dominate the defensive side of the ball.

Some of more common formations include:

• The 4-3, which features four down linemen and is most often implemented at the professional level.
  
  
• The 3-4, which is typically used to keep short-passing, ball control offenses in check.
  
  
• The 4-4, which includes four linebackers, two cornerbacks and a safety supporting four down linemen.