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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The youngster is partnered by Antonio Rudiger, who continues as fullbacks Lucas Vazquez and Fran Garcia are cut to make way for Fede Valverde and David Alaba playing out of position.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Kramer saw his most action last season, appearing in 16 games, frequently as a fullback in short-yardage situations.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Burton’s a candidate to return unless Payton and the offensive staff think Nate Adkins can be their fullback.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
After the 49ers fullback was released and then re-signed to the team, Rochell brilliantly broke down everything for his followers, comparing it to the teen classic drama Mean Girls.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Kramer saw his most action last season, appearing in 16 games, frequently as a fullback in short-yardage situations.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Burton’s a candidate to return unless Payton and the offensive staff think Nate Adkins can be their fullback.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
After the 49ers fullback was released and then re-signed to the team, Rochell brilliantly broke down everything for his followers, comparing it to the teen classic drama Mean Girls.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Fullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fullback. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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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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