In American football, a fullback (FB) is a position in the offensive
backfield. Traditionally, the duties of a fullback are split between power running and blocking for both the quarterback and other
Many of the great runners of the history of American football have been fullbacks, notably Jim Brown and Larry Csonka, 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, such as Mike Alstott, are typically employed for breaking through tight defensive alignments, often in short-yardage situations, or for screen passes. 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.
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| Positions in American football and Canadian football | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | Defense | Special teams | |||||
| Linemen | Guard, Tackle, Center | Linemen | Tackle, End, Nose tackle | Kicking players | Placekicker, Punter | ||
| Quarterback | Linebackers | Snapping | Long snapper, Holder | ||||
| Backs | Backs | Cornerback, Safety | Returning | Punt returner, Kick returner | |||
| Receivers | Wide receiver, Tight end, Slotback | Nickelback, Dimeback | Tackling | Gunner | |||
| Formations - Nomenclature | |||||||
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