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Usually plays in the middle of the offensive line, though some teams may employ an unbalanced line where the player is offset to one side.
Quarteback
Fullback
Center
Safety
Like all interior linemen, their function is to block on both running and passing plays:
Offensive Tackle
Offensive Guard
Offensive End
Offensive Side
Their role is primarily to block on both running and passing plays:
Offensvie Tackle
Offensive Back
Offensive Guard
Center
Primarily responsible for blocking the defensive line of the opposition, in order to protect their own quarterback
Offensive Line
Safety
Corner Back
Tight End
The six players are those that line up outside or behind the offensive line
Backs and Receivers
Fronts and Defenders
Tackles and Guards
Center and Tackles
The player who receives the ball from the center to start the play.
Half Back
Full Back
Running Back
Quarterback
These players who line up behind the offensive line, in a position to receive the ball from the quarterback and execute a rushing play.
Running Back (HB/FB)
Wide Receiver
Tight End
Flex Back
Typically fast and tall, their main job is to run pass routes and get open for passes, although they are occasionally called on to block.
Wide End
Tight End
Wide Receiver
Tight Receiver
They play on either side of, and directly next to, the tackles. They are considered hybrid players, something of a cross between a wide receiver and an offensive lineman. Because they play next to the other offensive linemen, they are very frequently called on to block, especially on running plays
Tight Receiver
Tight End
Receiver End
Tight Tackle
Like their offensive counterparts (also called rushers) line up directly on the line of scrimmage, close to the ball
Defensive Fullmen
Defensive Linemen
Defensive Offmen
Defensive Halfmen
Sometimes called a "defensive guard", Their function is to rush the passer and stop running plays directed at the middle of the line of scrimmage.
Defensive Guard
Defensive Center
Defensive Tackle
Defensive Tight
The two players next to the defensive tackles, at the edges of the defensive line.
Defensive Side
Defensive End
Defesive Beginning
Defensive Slot
They play behind the defensive line and perform various duties depending on the situation, including rushing the passer, covering receivers, and defending against the run.
Cornerback
Nickleback
Linebacker
Defensive End
Known as the "secondary", play either behind the linebackers or set to the outside, near the sidelines
Defensive Fronts
Defensive Backs
Outside Linebacker
Middle Linebacker
They attempt to prevent successful passes by either swatting the airborne ball away from the receiver or by catching the pass themselves.
Safety
Defensive Back
Cornerback
Dimeback
They are the last line of defense (farthest from the line of scrimmage) and usually help the corners with deep-pass coverage.
Cornerback
Defensive Back
Safety
Nickelback
A formation with five defensive backs is often called a ______ formation, and the fifth (extra) defensive back is called
5 back
10 back
Dimeback
Nickelback
A formation with a sixth defensive back is called?
Dime Safety
Dimeback
Dime Corner
Dime Lineman
They handle kickoffs, extra points, and field goals.
Punter
Kicker
Safety
Snapper
Usually lines up 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage (this distance has to be shortened when it would result in being on or behind the end line). Upon receiving the snap, drops the ball and kicks it from the air.
Place Kicker
Punter
Holder
Kicker
Are responsible for catching kicked balls (either on kickoffs or punts) and running the ball back.
Kick Returner and Punt Returner
Upback
Gunner
Jammer
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