defensive back
Americannoun
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Sophomore defensive back Koti Fultz had a big day on defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Phelps is in his first year of track after being a defensive back and receiver for the football team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026
On Thursday, Pages had another one of his sensational snags, taking an angle that would’ve made a defensive back proud in pursuit of Geraldo Perdomo’s fly ball to start the seventh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
That came after previous deals for defensive back Jalen Ramsey and receiver Brandin Cooks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Hill eluded defensive back Gary Edwards and went out of bounds after a nine-yard gain.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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