defensive back
Americannoun
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A junior defensive back, Phelps let Moore bring out his track talent, and now he has options in track and football.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Smart walked to the bench with his arms extended like a defensive back who had just broken up a touchdown pass.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
That came after previous deals for defensive back Jalen Ramsey and receiver Brandin Cooks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Seattle's assistant head coach Frazier was a defensive back in the Bears' Super Bowl-winning team that captured the imagination of a youngster in north London.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
One college scouting service rated him the second best defensive back prospect in the country, and after the season was over Evans became one of three defensive backs named to the Parade All-American team.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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