full back

Gridiron defensive position

Full back (also fullback) is a defensive position in football and other sports.

In American football, a fullback is an offensive player who blocks and carries the ball in short-yardage situations.

In soccer and rugby, fullbacks play defense on the outer edges of the backfield: The full back made a crucial tackle near the goal line.

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field position/depth

full backlineman

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offensive lineman · center · offensive tackle · offensive guard · guard

player role/function

full backwide receiver

Offensive pass-catching position

split end · flanker · quarterback · halfback · tailback

offensive vs. defensive position

full backlinebacker

Second-level defensive position

safety · cornerback · defensive back · free safety · strong safety

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fullback, fullbacks

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