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Defensive tackle

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A defensive tackle (DT) is typically the largest and strongest of the defensive players in American football. [1]

22 relations: American football, Casey Hampton, Center (gridiron football), Damon Harrison, Defensive end, Gilbert Brown, Guard (American and Canadian football), Jamal Williams, Line of scrimmage, Linebacker, Lineman (gridiron football), Ma'ake Kemoeatu, National Football League, Pat Kirwan, Quarterback, Screen pass, Sporting News, Ted Washington, Vince Wilfork, Zone blitz, 3–4 defense, 4–3 defense.

American football

American football, referred to as football in the United States and Canada and also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end.

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Casey Hampton

Casey Hampton Jr. (born September 3, 1977), nicknamed "Big Snack," is a former American football nose tackle who played twelve seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

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Center (gridiron football)

Center (C) is a position in American football and Canadian football (in the latter the position is spelled centre, following Commonwealth spelling conventions).

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Damon Harrison

Damon Paul Harrison (born November 29, 1988) is an American football nose tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

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Defensive end

Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.

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Gilbert Brown

Gilbert Jesse Brown (born February 22, 1971) is a former American football player.

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Guard (American and Canadian football)

In American and Canadian football, a guard (G) is a player who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage used primarily for blocking.

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Jamal Williams

Jamal Williams (born April 28, 1976) is a former American football nose tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons.

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Line of scrimmage

In American and Canadian football, a line of scrimmage is an imaginary transverse line (across the width of the football field) beyond which a team cannot cross until the next play has begun.

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Linebacker

A linebacker (LB or backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football.

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Lineman (gridiron football)

In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage.

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Ma'ake Kemoeatu

Ma'ake Tu'amelie Kemoeatu (born January 10, 1979) is a former professional American football player who played as a nose tackle.

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National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC).

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Pat Kirwan

Pat Kirwan is a former American football coach.

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Quarterback

A quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB") is a position in American and Canadian football.

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Screen pass

A screen pass is a play in gridiron football consisting of a short pass to a receiver who is protected by a screen of blockers.

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Sporting News

Sporting News is a digital sports media owned by Perform Group, a global sports content and media company.

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Ted Washington

Theodore Washington Jr. (born April 13, 1968) is a former American football nose tackle.

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Vince Wilfork

Vincent Lamar Wilfork (born November 4, 1981) is a former American football nose tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons.

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Zone blitz

In American football, a zone blitz is a defensive tactic that sends additional players to rush the opposing team's quarterback, whilst also unexpectedly redirecting a supposed pass rushing player into pass coverage instead.

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3–4 defense

In American football, the 3–4 defense is a common defensive alignment consisting of three down linemen and four linebackers.

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4–3 defense

In American football, a 4–3 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of four down linemen and three linebackers.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defensive_tackle

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