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slotback

American  
[slot-bak] / ˈslɒtˌbæk /

noun

Football.
  1. an offensive back who lines up about one yard behind the gap in the line between a tackle and an end stationed a distance outside of the tackle.

  2. the position played by this back.


Etymology

Origin of slotback

First recorded in 1960–65; slot 1 + back 1

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Sheffield, a juco-transfer slotback, led all pass-catchers with 121 yards on three receptions.

From Seattle Times Apr. 22, 2023

Mateer’s other highlights included a 55-yard pass to slotback Orion Peters and a 14-yard TD toss to receiver Josh Kelly in the back corner of the end zone.

From Seattle Times Apr. 1, 2023

Stribling shifted to the slotback position for a few games in relief of Bell.

From Seattle Times Dec. 5, 2022

The play was a reverse to slotback Kai Puailoa-Rojas, who pulled up and threw downfield to quarterback Xavier Arline.

From Washington Post Nov. 12, 2022

Reserve slotback Orion Peters will see his playing role expand.

From Seattle Times Oct. 10, 2022

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