Offense Positions
Center (C): The middle member of the offensive line who snaps the ball and blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Fullback (FB): A player who is primarily the lead blocker for the running back on run plays, but can also run and catch the ball. The fullback often lines up behind the quarterback, but in front of the running back. This position has been used less frequently over time.
Left Guard (LG): The second-leftmost member of the offensive line, who blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Left Tackle (LT): The far-left member of the offensive line, who blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Quarterback (QB): The player who receives the ball from the center at the beginning of each play and either hands it off, passes it, or runs with it. Because the quarterback decides where the ball goes, the position requires excellent quick judgment and is arguably the most important position on the field.
Right Guard (RG): The second-rightmost member of the offensive line, who blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Right Tackle (RT): The far-right member of the offensive line, who blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Running Back (RB): A player who primarily carries the ball in running plays, but can run routes and catch passes like a receiver.
Tight End (TE): A player who lines up on the offensive line and can either block or catch passes.
Wide Receiver (WR): A player who primarily catches passes from the quarterback and typically lines up on the outside of the offensive formation.
Fullback (FB): A player who is primarily the lead blocker for the running back on run plays, but can also run and catch the ball. The fullback often lines up behind the quarterback, but in front of the running back. This position has been used less frequently over time.
Left Guard (LG): The second-leftmost member of the offensive line, who blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Left Tackle (LT): The far-left member of the offensive line, who blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Quarterback (QB): The player who receives the ball from the center at the beginning of each play and either hands it off, passes it, or runs with it. Because the quarterback decides where the ball goes, the position requires excellent quick judgment and is arguably the most important position on the field.
Right Guard (RG): The second-rightmost member of the offensive line, who blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Right Tackle (RT): The far-right member of the offensive line, who blocks the defense from tackling the ball carrier.
Running Back (RB): A player who primarily carries the ball in running plays, but can run routes and catch passes like a receiver.
Tight End (TE): A player who lines up on the offensive line and can either block or catch passes.
Wide Receiver (WR): A player who primarily catches passes from the quarterback and typically lines up on the outside of the offensive formation.