FOOTBALL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
NFL Players FAQs
Understand player positions, roster roles, and life in the league.
Player Profiles
What information is included in an NFL player profile?
A player profile commonly includes identity, team, position, physical, career, and statistical information.
What position does an NFL player play?
A player's position describes his primary role on offense, defense, or special teams.
Positions and Roles
What does a center do?
The center snaps the ball to begin the play and blocks in the middle of the offensive line.
What does a fullback do?
A fullback is a backfield player who commonly blocks, runs short-yardage plays, and contributes on special teams.
What does a quarterback do?
The quarterback directs the offense and usually receives the snap to pass, hand off, or run.
What does a running back do?
A running back carries the ball and can also catch passes, block, and help protect the quarterback.
What does a tight end do?
A tight end combines receiving responsibilities with blocking duties near the offensive line.
What does a wide receiver do?
A wide receiver runs pass routes to get open and catch throws from the quarterback.
What does an offensive guard do?
An offensive guard blocks between the center and an offensive tackle.
What does an offensive tackle do?
An offensive tackle blocks at the outside edge of the offensive line.