cornerback
[kawr-ner-bak]
- one of two defensive backs positioned in the secondary between the linebackers and safeties, responsible for covering the outside areas near the sidelines against end runs and pass plays.
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John Johnson, who played both wingback and cornerback for Army in 1964, felt the same way.
The faces attached to this debate are Denver quarterback Peyton Manning and Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman.
Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson is often said to be the only defensive player to take home the trophy in 1997.
The Heisman ‘Bad Boys’: Jameis Winston, Johnny Manziel, and Who Should Really WinAllen Barra
December 14, 2013
Sure, it was completely broken coverage by cornerback Chris Culliver, who made headlines earlier this week for anti-gay remarks.
He attended Brown University, where he played quarterback and cornerback, and had planned to go to law school.
cornerback
- American football a defensive back
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