noseguard

Defensive line anchor

A noseguard is a protective piece covering the nose, found on helmets, eyeglasses, or face shields.

In American football, noseguard (or nose tackle) is the defensive lineman who lines up directly opposite the center, positioned at the "nose" of the offensive formation: The noseguard stuffed the run up the middle.

helmet

face shield

Transparent protective facial covering

protection · hockey · lacrosse · football helmet · cage · grille · attachment · chin strap · impact · polycarbonate

football

lineman

Utility pole worker

scrimmage · pass rush · trenches · bull rush · anchor · penetration · center · offensive line · goal line · short yardage

eyewear

bridge

Structure spanning an obstacle

sunglasses · padding · silicone · adjustable · comfort · anti-slip · eyeglasses · optical · fit · temple

Opposites
defensive line position

noseguardedge rusher

Defensive player targeting quarterbacks

defensive end · outside linebacker · LEO · cornerback · wide receiver

football unit role

noseguardcenter

Middle of anything

quarterback · pivot · snapper · offensive lineman · running back

football position - field depth

noseguardfree safety

Defensive back covering deep

cornerback · defensive back · safety · punt returner

Family

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