nose tackle
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The 6-foot-3 Tomlinson will provide depth in the nose tackle rotation behind Teair Tart, who signed a three-year contract extension in January.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Beyond those three, just two other transfers have played even 100 total snaps this season: J’Onre Reed, who was inserted at center because of injury, and nose tackle Keeshawn Silver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Notre Dame lost its standout nose tackle, Chris Colon, for next week’s game after being ejected for two 15-yard personal foul penalties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025
This isn’t a one-off gag or stunt—Cillo’s actually doing this, practicing at nose tackle, full pads and a helmet, for the Division III Lycoming College Warriors in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
For veteran Jarran Reed, who is listed as a nose tackle, it means he will likely see significant snaps playing as an end as well as his usual role inside.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
