Also refered to as Tailback or Runningback A member of the offense, whose job it is to run the ball, receive passes, and block for a teammate running the ball The name derives from the fact that in an I formation the Halfback is half way between the Quarterback and the Fullback, or half the way back See Quarterback and Fullback to further clarify
A position in college and high school football A member of the offense, whose job it is to run the ball, receive passes, and block for a teammate running the ball
A player who, along with the fullback, lines up behind the quarterback He is frequently assigned to carry the ball or hand off: To hand the ball to a teammate Most plays begin with the quarterback handing off to a running back