Pass Protection Drills/Teaching Progression - Ryan Clanton
by COOL Clinic
Description
In this comprehensive clinic, Coach Ryan Clanton walks through his detailed progression for teaching effective pass protection, focusing on technique, consistency, and transfer to game situations. Beginning with foundational movement drills like the Slide Board, Toe Taps, and Pad Level, Clanton layers in advanced skills such as proper striking, inside hand usage, targeting, and finish mechanics. Tools like the Rope Set Drill, Hidden Defender, and Torque Wheel are introduced to reinforce body control, awareness, and physicality.
The course then transitions into application-based concepts including backside protection responsibilities (sift/squeeze), frontside slide rules (find work), and managing twist games. Clanton rounds out the course with drill Q&A, must-hit coaching points, and extended game film breakdowns to show the teaching progression in action. Whether you're building protection fundamentals or refining advanced execution, this course provides a complete roadmap for coaching pass protection with detail and clarity.
Lessons
The Coach
Ryan Clanton is in his third season as Iowa State’s offensive line coach and was named run game coordinator in 2024. His offensive front played a pivotal role in the Cyclones' historic 11-win season, helping the team rush for 25 touchdowns—the fourth-most in school history—and reach the Big 12 Championship game. Under Clanton, Iowa State has jumped from 108.0 to 160.5 rushing yards per game over two seasons and allowed just 30 sacks across 27 games, ranking among the nation’s top-15 in pass protection. Iowa State had two Offensive Lineman go to the NFL in the 2025 draft- Jalen Travis (OT) fourth round pick to the Colts and Jarrod Hufford (C) signed to the Raiders.
Prior to Iowa State, Clanton served as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Northern Iowa, where he developed two future NFL starters: first-round pick Trevor Penning (Saints) and third-round pick Spencer Brown (Bills). In 2022, his UNI offense ranked top-20 nationally in total offense and was fourth in third-down conversion rate (52%).
Across five seasons at UNI, Clanton coached eight All-Missouri Valley offensive linemen, including multiple All-Americans. He also led Ventura College’s offensive line and coordinated one of the most efficient JUCO offenses in California.
As a player, Clanton was a captain and multi-position starter at Oregon under Chip Kelly, helping the Ducks to a 36–4 record and victories in the Rose and Fiesta Bowls.
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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| Caterory: | Football/Offensive Line |
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| Videos: | 17 |
