an athlete who plays American football

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver

(football) the person who plays quarterback

(football) a back on the offensive team (a fullback or halfback) who tries to advance the ball by carrying it on plays from the line of scrimmage

(American football) the person who plays tailback

(football) the person who plays wingback

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal