tight end

American  

noun

Football.

1. an offensive player positioned at one extremity of the line directly beside a tackle, used as both a blocker and a pass receiver.

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Etymology

Origin of tight end

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

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tight end

The most famous is Bryon, who was an All-American tight end at Brigham Young and is Jaxson’s uncle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The rookie tight end signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and then was acquired by the Cleveland Browns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Dae’Quan Wright, a tight end the Browns waived Sunday morning, plans to play for LSU if he clears waivers, his agents told ESPN.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

Publicis Sports is teaming up with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to tackle the Wild West of college athlete endorsements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Hobie Rawls was the mayor of Ravenel and was the size of a tight end gone to seed.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy