Running back
The running back (blue) in a typical I formation.
A running back turns up the field on his way to the end zone.
A running back (RB) is the position of a player on an American football team. They are the players who carry the ball the most. They receive handoffs, catch passes, and block for other runners.
Running Back Media
Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, playing against the Washington Commanders (then “Football Team”) at Allegiant Stadium on December 5, 2021. Jacobs led the NFL in rushing yards in 2022.
Darren Sproles, a "scat back"
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References
- Football 101: Basic Football positions Archived 2007-08-08 at the Wayback Machine
- http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/what-the-running-backs-do-in-a-football-game.html
| Positions in American football and Canadian football | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | Defense | Special teams | |||||
| Linemen | Guard, Tackle, Center | Linemen | Tackle, End, Nose tackle | Kicking players | Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist | ||
| Quarterback | Linebackers | Snapping | Long snapper, Holder | ||||
| Backs | Halfback, Fullback, H-back | Backs | Cornerback, Safety | Returning | Punt returner, Kick returner | ||
| Receivers | Wide receiver, Tight end, Slotback | Nickelback, Dimeback | Tackling | Gunner | |||
| Formations - Nomenclature | |||||||