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

Ryker Wixom is a 6-foot-2, 195-pound junior tight end for Saugus High.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has signed on for a 14th season in the National Football League.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

University of Southern California freshman tight end Mark Bowman looked like a million bucks at the Mater Dei High prom in Anaheim in May in a crisp blue suit, Gucci loafers and a Lamborghini Huracan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

The Chargers added a notable veteran to their tight end ranks Monday, agreeing to terms with former Cleveland Browns standout David Njoku.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

He had good protection and saw Chavez break free down the middle of the field from his tight end position.

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