Wingback (American Football)
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Wingback American Football
Offensive formation with a wingback (WB)

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 use the wingback position. Historically, Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska played as a wingback when he won the Heisman Trophy in 1972.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Wing Back Definition - Sporting Charts". sportingcharts.com.
  2. ^ Dockett, Eric (July 16, 2020). "Offensive and Defensive Football Positions Explained". howtheyplay.com. Retrieved 2020.
  3. ^ "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 Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist
Quarterback (Dual-threat, Game manager, System) Linebacker Snapping Long snapper, Holder
Running 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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