blocking back
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Before he was a Hall of Famer, Edgerrin James was a blocking back, burying opposing tacklers for Chris Jackson during their time together at Immokalee High.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2022
Perhaps more significantly, McKissic has been Washington’s best blocking back, with a knack for picking up blitzes to shield quarterback Taylor Heinicke.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 3, 2021
He was mostly a specialist blocking back and finished his career with a total of 30 catches and 12 rushes in 24 games.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2018
The defensive lineman stops the run, intercepts passes, has served as a blocking back and last Sunday took over as the long snapper for injured Morgan Cox against Atlanta.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2014
Comer would get all the touchdowns, all the attention, all the glory, and Billingsley would get the aches and pains of being a blocking back.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
