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defensive back

noun

Football.
  1. a defender positioned off the line of scrimmage for the purpose of covering pass receivers and tackling runners who elude linemen and linebackers.


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Foster said Marshall continues to make a case to play wide receiver in addition to defensive back and kick returner.

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Offensive tackles Jaylan Jeffers and Ford both wear No. 77; defensive backs Andre Jordan Jr. and Bryon Threats both wear No. 2; linebackers Isaiah Chisom and Jalen Woods both wear No. 9; and Cogshell and defensive back LaRue Zamorano both wear No. 24.

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Last season: The versatile defensive back led Florida with 70 tackles with two interceptions and six pass breakups.

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It does create some intrigue, however, about how they’ll use a guy who can and wants to play both receiver and defensive back.

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The son of Hall of Fame defensive back Deion Sanders declined an invitation to attend the draft, as did Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, whose name has been floating around lately as a potential first-round pick.

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