Tipped & Picked: NFL Deflection Physics & Turnover Lab

1.42 s

Post-Tip Hang Time

1.18 s

Defender Closing Margin

+1.85 yd

Turnover Probability

94.2%

EPA Swing

-4.18 pts

Deflection & Flight Vector Drag field markers or sliders

Ball Launch Velocity48 mph

Deflection Angle+32°

Tip Pop-Up Height8.4 ft

Deflection Point (Yards)7.5 yd

Defender Reaction & Closing Speed Marcelino McCrary-Ball (LB)

Reaction Latency220 ms

Closing Speed15.8 mph

Catch Radius Reach2.4 yd

Initial Defender Depth9.0 yd

Mechanics Breakdown: Marcelino McCrary-Ball reads the quarterback release from zone robber depth. After the pass is tipped at 7.5 yards with a +32° deflection and popped 8.4 ft into the air, the ricochet grants 1.18s of hang time. McCrary-Ball triggers in 220ms, covering the gap with a +1.85 yd catch radius margin for a game-changing -4.18 EPA defensive turnover.