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
Running back Saquon Barkley (left) carries the ball against defender Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in December 2018
Darren Sproles, a "scat back"
Adrian Peterson (left) and Christian McCaffrey (right), representative of an old school power running and modern receiving running back style, respectively
Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, playing against the Washington Commanders at Allegiant Stadium on December 5, 2021. Jacobs led the NFL in rushing yards in 2022.
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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 | |||||||