offensive tackle
Quarterback's bodyguard position
An offensive tackle is one of two players on an American football team positioned at the outer edges of the offensive line, tasked with blocking defenders to protect the quarterback or create running lanes.
The left tackle typically guards the quarterback's blind side and is often among the highest-paid linemen.
He played offensive tackle at Ohio State.
Defender targeting the quarterback
- defensive endPass-rushing lineman position
- edge rusherDefensive player targeting quarterbacks
- bull rushForceful forward charge
- spin moveRotating athletic evasion technique
swim move · outside linebacker · stunts · twists · contain · pocket · blindside · one-on-one
Blocking for the thrower
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- punchStrike with fist
- hand placementLocation of fingers
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
Unprotected angle of perception
Physical extent or dimensions
- strengthPower to exert force
- wingspanTip-to-tip extent
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- agilityQuickness and ease
power · explosiveness · hip flexibility · knee bend · balance · core strength · mass · frame
NFL's elite exhibition contest
- All-ProPremier league selection
- Hall of FameInstitution honoring distinguished achievers
- franchise playerTeam's central star
- draft prospectAthlete eligible for picking
pass rusher
Defender targeting the quarterback
- defensive endPass-rushing lineman position
- edge rusherDefensive player targeting quarterbacks
- bull rushForceful forward charge
spin move · swim move · outside linebacker · stunts · twists · contain · pocket · blindside · one-on-one · island
pass protection
Blocking for the thrower
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- punchStrike with fist
- hand placementLocation of fingers
leverage · double team · pulling · wash down
blind side
Unprotected angle of perception
size
Physical extent or dimensions
agility · power · explosiveness · hip flexibility · knee bend · balance · core strength · mass · frame · reach
Pro Bowl
NFL's elite exhibition contest
- All-ProPremier league selection
- Hall of FameInstitution honoring distinguished achievers
- franchise playerTeam's central star
- football positionsquarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- attackersaggressor, assailant, attacker, assaulter, ambusher
offensive tackledefensive end
Pass-rushing lineman position
edge rusher · pass rusher · defensive tackle · outside linebacker · defensive lineman
offensive tacklewide receiver
Offensive pass-catching position
slot receiver · receiver · running back · quarterback · kick returner
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