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
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
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.
Lineman (gridiron football)
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In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the o
Tight end
…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 receiver. As part of the receiver corps, they play inside the flanks (tight), contrasted with the split end who plays outside the flanks (wide…
The Green Bay Packers offensive line
The Montreal Alouettes offensive line (left) and the Calgary Stampeders defensive line (right)