defensive back

noun

Football.

1. a defender positioned off the line of scrimmage for the purpose of covering pass receivers and tackling runners who elude linemen and linebackers.

Example Sentences

Crenshaw has continued to improve behind receiver/defensive back Deance’ Lewis and quarterback Danniel Flowers.

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Detroit defensive back Brian Branch thought he had been blocked in the back illegally without the officials calling a penalty during the Lions’ 30-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.

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The Trojans regained possession and promptly drove downfield to end the first half with a nine-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a spectacular falling-backward-over-his-head touchdown catch by Makai Lemon with Michigan defensive back Jayden Sanders in his face.

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Just as the Trojans crossed into the red zone, threatening to bust the game open, tight end Lake McRee caught a pass over the middle and was popped by Michigan defensive back Jyaire Hill, who jarred the ball loose.

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Mater Dei quarterback Ryan Hopkins never got comfortable — outside of a 10-yard touchdown strike to Kayden Dixon-Wyatt in the first quarter — eventually throwing an interception to Eagles defensive back Davide Morales as the third quarter came to a close.

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