tailback

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It was Tailback U. And then it was my grandfather that said, ‘You know, Todd, where do you want to live when you’re done going to school?’

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

Tailback, offensive line and the secondary have important holes to fill.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

Tailback Jahmyr Gibbs and safety Brian Branch also are heading to the NFL.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2023

Tailback Jonathan Taylor helped the Colts score a quick touchdown, and the Eagles, mistake-prone for much of the afternoon, faced a 13-3 deficit entering the fourth quarter.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022

Tailback Keilan Robinson may be the fastest player on the team, but he’s third on the depth chart behind preseason All-American Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2022