Position |
Abbreviation |
Description |
Quarterback |
QB |
A player positioned behind the center who directs a team's offensive play |
Running Back |
RB |
An offensive player, typically a halfback, who specializes in carrying the ball |
Fullback |
FB |
Larger than halfbacks and in most offensive schemes their duties are split between blocking and running |
Wide Receiver |
WR |
An offensive player who is positioned at a distance from the end and is used primarily as a pass receiver. |
Tight End |
TE |
An offensive end who lines up close to the tackle |
Left Tackle |
LT |
An offensive lineman on the far left to block and physically keep defenders away from the offensive player who has the football |
Left Guard |
LG |
An offensive lineman on the inside left to block and physically keep defenders away from the offensive player who has the football |
Center |
C |
An offensive lineman in the center of the line to block and physically keep defenders away from the offensive player who has the football |
Right Guard |
RG |
An offensive lineman on the inside right to block and physically keep defenders away from the offensive player who has the football |
Right Tackle |
RT |
An offensive lineman on the far right to block and physically keep defenders away from the offensive player who has the football |