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American football positions
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In American football, the specific role that a player takes on the field is referred to as their position. Under the modern rules of American football, both teams are allowed 11 players on the field a
The offensive line (on left, in orange jerseys) consists of a center (with ball in hand ready to snap) with two guards on either side, and two tackles
The offensive line (on left, in orange jerseys) consists of a center (with ball in hand ready to snap) with two guards on either side, and two tackles
A wide receiver (No. 87, in white) begins a play in the flanker position
A wide receiver (No. 87, in white) begins a play in the flanker position
The four defensive linemen (in red) have their hands on the ground in a three-point stance.
The four defensive linemen (in red) have their hands on the ground in a three-point stance.
This defense (in white) is in a base 4–3 set. Just behind the four defensive linemen (whose hands are on the ground) are three linebackers (numbers 55
This defense (in white) is in a base 4–3 set. Just behind the four defensive linemen (whose hands are on the ground) are three linebackers (numbers 55, 3, and 16), and further back are two safeties (numbers 24 and 44). The two cornerbacks are off-screen to the left and right.
Tight end
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The tight end is an offensive position in American football, arena football, and Canadian football. It is a hybrid that combines the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a receiv
LSU Tigers tight end Foster Moreau (right) lining up on the end of the offensive line before a snap during a game in 2018
LSU Tigers tight end Foster Moreau (right) lining up on the end of the offensive line before a snap during a game in 2018
At 6'6" and 265 lbs., New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, a four-time first-team All-Pro, was large even by contemporary standards.
At 6'6" and 265 lbs., New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, a four-time first-team All-Pro, was large even by contemporary standards.
FSU tight end Nick O'Leary playing in-line as a blocker
FSU tight end Nick O'Leary playing in-line as a blocker
At 6'7", 265 lbs., Jimmy Graham, shown here playing in the Pro Bowl during his time with the New Orleans Saints, demonstrates the athleticism of a tig
At 6'7", 265 lbs., Jimmy Graham, shown here playing in the Pro Bowl during his time with the New Orleans Saints, demonstrates the athleticism of a tight end in its role as a receiver.