nose guard

Defensive tackle position

A nose guard is a protective device worn over the nose, typically to shield it during contact sports or after injury.

In American football, nose guard also names the defensive lineman positioned directly opposite the center—so called because he lines up at the "nose" of the offensive formation.

The nose guard stuffed the run up the middle.

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body part protection

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Lower leg protector

chest protector · groin guard · elbow pad · knee pad · back protector

protective coverage extent

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Protective athletic headgear

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football defensive line position

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Pass-rushing lineman position

offensive lineman · outside linebacker · quarterback · wide receiver · cornerback

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