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front four

American  

noun

Football.
  1. the four defensive players positioned on the line of scrimmage in a common defensive alignment to guard against the run and to rush the passer.


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In the example below, Liverpool have a front four and a midfield two.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Creating pressure with USC’s front four was one of the main goals D’Anton Lynn had for his second year as defensive coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

If the Niners can stop Montgomery and Gibbs or at least contain them, they have a front four to get after Goff.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

What the 49ers need to do: Defense has to hit home with that high-dollar front four.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

The front four of Carter was exhausted and barely charging.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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