fullback

noun

full·back ˈfu̇l-ˌbak

: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking

: a primarily defensive player usually stationed nearest the defended goal (as in soccer or field hockey)

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Watt posted a selfie in front of the truck with his group, which included his brother, Derek Watt, a former University of Wisconsin and NFL fullback. —

Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024 The Miami fullback grew up in Green Bay dreaming about playing at Lambeau Field. —

David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024 Gilliam is the team’s fullback while serving on all special teams units. —

Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024 In 2022, Broncos fullback Andrew Beck won the award, becoming the first Denver player to claim the accolade that celebrates efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support U.S. service members. —

Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fullback