How to Use fullback in a Sentence

fullback

noun
  • Cam Sample tips the ball on a spider-3 where the fullback’s in the flat.
    Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The Bears used fullback Khari Blasingame more in Week 2.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Kristin is the wife of Kyle Juszczyk, a fullback on the San Francisco 49ers.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The Ravens agreed to a three-year deal with fullback Patrick Ricard.
    San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2022
  • This is Juszczyk's eighth Pro Bowl nod, the most ever for a fullback.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The Giants motioned the fullback to the strong side here and ran a power run for Barkley.
    Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Fetchik scored twice and ran for 76 yards at fullback in a shutout of Madison.
    Matt Goul, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Tight end/fullback Mark Andrews is already one of the best tight ends in the game, and the numbers prove it.
    Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2023
  • Starting fullback Case Hatch came to the program as a walk-on as well.
    Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2022
  • As a sophomore fullback at the time, Sitake made a 2-yard rushing play and a 25-yard catch.
    Norma Gonzalez, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2021
  • The use of a fullback who carries the ball 15 to 20 times a game, especially.
    Aaron Heisen, oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The fullback ran for more than 1,000 yards in five straight seasons and was part of the team that won Super Bowl I.
    Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Shiloh Christian coach Jeff Conaway said Odom will also play on the line and at fullback in the fall.
    Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Kevin Stefanski wants a fullback and Janovich is still the man for the job, but ...
    Dan Labbe, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Wilms plays on both lines for Lemont (8-0) and also sees some time at fullback.
    Steve Millar, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Do not be surprised if there is a fullback on the field for Kentucky more this fall.
    Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Last season, the Browns had four running backs and one fullback on the Week 1 roster.
    Scott Patsko, cleveland, 14 July 2022
  • Wentz was a fullback who scored two touchdowns in the 1925 win over the Cardinals.
    Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2022
  • The Buzz: Smith has made a name for himself as a reliable fullback over the past year.
    Austin David, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022
  • Now, the senior linebacker/fullback is the leading tackler on a team that is taking the Braves to new heights.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Stover can block like a true fullback or tight end, and run routes in space like a true wide receiver.
    Lance Reisland, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Perine, along with the tight ends, has served as the Bengals blocking back for a team that has no true fullback.
    Joe Harrington, The Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Graham Mertz hit fullback Jackson Acker in the flat for a 2-yard touchdown with 9:46 left in the game.
    Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2022
  • The Grenadiers expect senior Blake Woody to emerge as a key player at fullback and tight end.
    J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Arizona State fullback Case Hatch prides himself on making the plays that don't show up in a box score.
    Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2022
  • Listed as the team’s fullback, he’s seen more opportunities with the ball in his hand and has made the most of those.
    Patricia Traina, Forbes, 28 Aug. 2021
  • On 3rd-and-2, fullback Kyle Juszczyk was stopped for no gain with 10 defenders within four yards of the line.
    Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2022
  • The RedHawks’ coach, Randy Walker, had been a standout fullback in the program.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • Crystal Palace fullback Daniel Muñoz went to ground in what was a tricky decision to make.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
  • The 16-person squad is valuable because there are veterans who will clear waivers after training camp — like Humphrey and fullback Mike Burton — and young players who will not.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2024

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