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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Plus, if the Bills don’t keep a fullback on the 53-man roster, Hawes could see some enhanced snaps in that way, too.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Ogletree’s competitiveness might best reflect itself in his relationship with his twin brother, former UGA fullback Alexander Ogletree.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Tavares also loves to use Ari at fullback.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Westover, who converted from tight end, was the Patriots’ top fullback last season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Ogletree’s competitiveness might best reflect itself in his relationship with his twin brother, former UGA fullback Alexander Ogletree.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Tavares also loves to use Ari at fullback.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Westover, who converted from tight end, was the Patriots’ top fullback last season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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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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