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95% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen • (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage | ||||||||
60% | 11 | Can be responsible for guarding tight ends or running backs | ||||||
noun • Playing as a linebacker | ||||||||
40% | 12 | They are responsible for stopping the run and covering tight ends | ||||||
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Often Responsible For Covering Tight Ends And Running Backs In Pass Coverage
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LINEBACKER with a confidence score of 95%.
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