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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

He’s taken reps at both slotback and outside receiver.

From Seattle Times Mar. 23, 2023

The slotback racked up 1,865 yards and 21 touchdowns over the last two years for JC heavyweight Northwest Mississippi Community College.

From Seattle Times Feb. 4, 2023

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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