American Football Positions

e Attack
This is the group of players in positions where they score, or rather have to score by unleashing the offensive on the opponents.

Center
The player in this position does the job of blocking functions of the linemen. He is responsible for putting the ball in play through a snap. He is most likely to be one of the team captains and may coordinate and guide the others forming the offensive line.

Offensive Guard
These are on both sides of the center and inside the tackles. These two players have to block passing and running plays.

Offensive Tackle
These are positioned on the outer side of each guard. These have almost the same role as the offensive guard. The left tackle has the job of watching the blindside for a right handed quarterback.

Tight End
Roughly next to the tackles are those players who are called as tight ends. They are a combination of blocker and pass receiver. A split end is referred to a situation where an end moves away from the tackle. Read more on offensive football positions.

Wide Receiver
These are pass catching specialists and that too speedy ones! Their main task is to run pass routes and get open for a pass. They might be called on to block in some situations. This is one of the most important of offensive football positions.