fullback
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Higbee is the sage veteran, Parkinson caught eight touchdown passes last season and Allen can also line up at fullback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
“You’ve got to beat everyone and be able to be everyone,” said fullback Sergiño Dest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Trent Alexander-Arnold, a Champions League winner at Liverpool and arguably the best attacking fullback in world soccer, was also deemed surplus to requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
On Sunday, the team agreed to terms with Alec Ingold, reuniting the former Miami Dolphins fullback with McDaniel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
But in his absence Chris Comer had come to own the black shirt at fullback.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
With fullbacks holding the width instead of wingers, Liverpool lack one versus one quality out wide.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy talked in the spring about UCLA’s fullbacks playing “a huge role when needed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024
All told, the Chiefs have $7.1 million currently committed to running backs and fullbacks, more than only five other teams.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2023
Also of note: The use of the guardian cap - a padded addition that fits over a regular football helmet - will be expanded during the preseason to include running backs and fullbacks.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
The Palmetto team had two big fullbacks who couldn’t play soccer at all but who wiped out anybody who got near the goal.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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