Template:American football positions
Positions in American football and Canadian football | |||||||
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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 |