fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak 
1
: an offensive football back used primarily for line plunges and blocking
2
: 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.
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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
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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
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fullback
noun
full·back
ˈfu̇l-ˌbak
1
: a football back who usually lines up between the halfbacks
2
: a mainly defensive player (as in soccer or field hockey) who usually plays near the goal to be defended
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