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Playing position in American football
Offensive formation with a wingback (WB)
A wingback (WB ) is an
offensive backfield position in
American football .
A wingback or flexback 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.
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References
Offense (
Skill position )
Defense
Special teams
Linemen
Tackle ,
Guard ,
Center
Linemen
Nose tackle ,
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