Wingback (American Football)
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Wingback American Football
A wingback (abbreviated WB) is an offensive backfield position in American football.
A wingback lines up off the line of scrimmage, generally a step behind, and outside of, a tight end.[1][2] It is a versatile position, as the wingback may be called upon to block, take a handoff, or run downfield for a pass.[1] An example of a formation that uses a wingback is the single-wing.
There are few contemporary college football or professional football teams that utilize the wingback position. Historically, Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska played as a wingback when he won the Heisman Trophy in 1972.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Wing Back Definition - Sporting Charts". sportingcharts.com.
- ^ Dockett, Eric (July 16, 2020). "Offensive and Defensive Football Positions Explained". howtheyplay.com. Retrieved 2020.
- ^ "Rodgers Nabs Elusive Heisman". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. AP. December 6, 1972. p. 23. Retrieved 2020 – via newspapers.com.
| Positions in American football and Canadian football | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense (Skill position) | Defense | Special teams | |||||
| Linemen | Guard, Tackle, Center | Linemen | Tackle, End, Edge rusher | Kicking players | Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist | ||
| Quarterback (Dual-threat, Game manager, System) | Linebacker | Snapping | Long snapper, Holder | ||||
| Backs | Halfback/Tailback (Triple-threat, Change of pace), Fullback, H-back, Wingback | Backs | Cornerback, Safety, Halfback, Nickelback, Dimeback | Returning | Punt returner, Kick returner, Jammer, Upman | ||
| Receivers | Wide receiver (Eligible), Tight end, Slotback, End | Tackling | Gunner, Upback, Utility | ||||
| Formations (List) -- Nomenclature -- Strategy | |||||||
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