Fullback

Most football games include a position called fullback or full back.

American football

In American football, a fullback is the name of a position in the offensive backfield. Traditionally, the duties of a fullback are split being power running and blocking for both the quarterback and other running backs.

Related Topics:
American football - Quarterback - Running back

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Many of the great runners of the history of American football have been fullbacks, notably Jim Brown, but in recent years the position has evolved to be more a blocker than a runner, with occasional pass-catching duties. The remaining prominent fullbacks in the NFL are typically employed for breaking through tight defensive alignments, often in short-yardage situations. As a result, fullbacks are typically less known for speed and agility than for muscularity and the ability to avoid being tackled by knocking down defenders.

Related Topics:
Jim Brown - NFL

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American football fullbacks as of 2004

• Corey Schlesinger-Detroit Lions
• Mike Alstott-Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Rob Konrad-Oakland Raiders
• Nehemiah Broughton-Washington Redskins
• Zack Crockett-Oakland Raiders
• Justin Griffith-Atlanta Falcons
• Patrick Pass-New England Patriots
• William Henderson-Green Bay Packers
• Jerod Sowell - New York Jets