Football Positions

Fredrick Marshall

Offensive Players

Quarterback (QB)
The quarterback, who throws a pass to a
running back, fullback, wide receiver, or
tight end, or hands the ball to a runner.

Running Back (RB)

The running back, who takes the ball from the
quarterback and runs it towards the end
zone.
Can run routes and catch the football. Blocks
on some passing plays

Wide receiver (WR)

Wide receivers, who run over the line of
scrimmage and catch the ball if a pass is
being thrown. Block on running plays.

Center (C)
Defends and blocks for the QB, RB, & WR
The center is directly in front of the
quarterback and snaps the ball to him

Offensive Tackle (OT)

Defends and blocks for the QB, RB, & WR
The tackles line up on the guard's shoulders

Offensive Guard (OG)

Defends and blocks for the QB, RB, & WR.
The guards are on either of the center's
shoulder

Tight End (TE)

Tight ends, who help defend the outside
edges of the line and can also catch the
ball in case of a pass.

Defensive Players

Defensive End (DE)

The defensive line, who keep the pressure on
the offensive line. They can also blitz the
quarterback.
Line up over the offensive tackles

Defensive Tackle (DT)

The defensive line, who keep the pressure on
the offensive line. They can also blitz the
quarterback.
Line up over the center or the offensive
gaurds.

Middle Linebacker (MLB)

Linebackers, who defend against passing
plays and also rush through the line and
blitz the quarterback.
Is known the leader of the defense.
Lines up in the Middle of the defense

Outside Linebacker (OLB)

Linebackers, who defend against passing
plays and also rush through the line and
blitz the quarterback.
Line up beside the MLB

Cornerback (CB)
Cornerbacks, who defend players trying to
receive a pass or trying to run the ball
down the field past the defensive line.
Usually line up over the WR
They can also blitz the quarterback.

Safety (S)
Safeties defend players trying to receive a
pass or trying to run the ball down the field
past the defensive line.
Usually line up deep behind the linebackers or
over the WR.
They can also blitz the quarterback.

Kicker (K)
Also called the "placekicker", he handles kickoffs,
extra points, and field goal attempts. All three situations
require the kicker to kick the ball off of the ground, either
from the hands of a "holder" or off of a "tee".
Some teams will employ two kickers: one kicks extra points
and field goals, and the other kicks kickoffs and occasionally
long field-goal attempts. Most however use a single kicker for
both jobs, and rarely, the same player may also punt.

Punter (P)
Usually lines up 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage (this
distance has to be shortened to avoid being on or behind the end
line).
The punter, upon receiving the snap, drops the ball and kicks it
from the air. This is usually done only on fourth down, and is
done to relinquish possession to the defensive team as far
downfield as possible

Coach
Leader of the team.
Implement strategies
Call plays