USA Football has selected Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters as a member of the 2014 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team, which honors 26 NFL players – 11 offense, 11 defense and four special teams – who exhibit exemplary football techniques for young players to emulate.

The sixth annual USA Football All-Fundamentals Team recognizes NFL players who employ proper technique, particularly when blocking and tackling, which fosters better on-field performance and advances player safety.

When it comes to pass protection, nobody does it better than Peters. Setting up with a solid base and great balance, his strong, initial punch to a pass rusher usually is enough to disrupt an opponent's timing. Peters is rarely overextended on a block, making it difficult to get around him and giving him the ability to shuffle and slide with the defensive player for the entirety of the play. "I take great pride in my technique and Coach Stout [Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland] has really helped me hone my craft," said Peters. "There is very little margin for error along the line and proper fundamentals can alter the effectiveness of a play or even the outcome of a game. It's an honor to be recognized by USA Football and I think it's great that they are working to make the game better for younger generations of football players."

Each player chosen for the All-Fundamentals Team will receive a $1,000 equipment grant from USA Football to donate to the youth or high school football program of his choice. USA Football, the sport's national governing body in the United States, is the official youth football development partner of the Eagles, the NFL and each of the league's other 31 teams.

A fan vote will determine All-Fundamentals Team captains at www.facebook.com/usafootball. Fans may vote for one captain on offense, defense and special teams. USA Football will award each of the three captains a $2,000 equipment grant to donate. Voting is open through Dec. 22.

USA Football educates more high school and youth coaches combined than any organization in the United States.

The USA Football All-Fundamentals Team was assembled with guidance from a five-person selection committee:

• CHARLES DAVIS, USA Football spokesperson, football analyst for NFL Network and FOX Sports
• HERM EDWARDS, ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL head coach
• MERRIL HOGE, ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL running back
• CARL PETERSON, USA Football chairman, former NFL team executive and assistant coach
• BILL POLIAN, ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL general manager

More on past USA Football All-Fundamentals Team players' techniques is available at:
www.usafootball.com/all-fundamentals-team.

2014 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Offense:

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2014 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Special Teams:

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About USA Football: Indianapolis-based USA Football (www.usafootball.com) is the sport's national governing body, leading the game's development for youth, high school and other amateur players. The independent nonprofit partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and sport to establish important standards rooted in education. USA Football advances coaching education and player skill development for safer play and positive experiences through athletics.