How to Use fullback in a Sentence

fullback

noun
  • My line, my fullback through all the years, made the plays.
    Eric Bem, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 16 Apr. 2021
  • And Cox proved to be a quick study by making an impact at tight end and fullback.
    Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Stevenson is a huge back who looks more like a fullback than a traditional running back.
    Katie McInerney, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2021
  • His father, James, played fullback in the NFL for eight years.
    oregonlive, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Clowney smacks him, pushing him back and finishing with a cluster tackle of guard, fullback and ball carrier.
    Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Kier started seven games as a junior in 2019 — six at fullback and one at center.
    Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Sophomore Caleb Clardy played in his first varsity game, starting at linebacker and fullback.
    oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Besides quarterback, another gaping hole in the backfield is at fullback.
    J.p. Pelzman, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • On one play Saturday, Easterling was at fullback with Chenal at tailback.
    Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2021
  • Mason played numerous positions at Michigan during his four seasons but was most effective as a fullback.
    Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2021
  • The wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is the talk of the town—thanks to her viral fashion designs.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Cam Sample tips the ball on a spider-3 where the fullback’s in the flat.
    Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The Bears used fullback Khari Blasingame more in Week 2.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Kristin is the wife of Kyle Juszczyk, a fullback on the San Francisco 49ers.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The Ravens agreed to a three-year deal with fullback Patrick Ricard.
    San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2022
  • This is Juszczyk's eighth Pro Bowl nod, the most ever for a fullback.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The Giants motioned the fullback to the strong side here and ran a power run for Barkley.
    Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Fetchik scored twice and ran for 76 yards at fullback in a shutout of Madison.
    Matt Goul, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Tight end/fullback Mark Andrews is already one of the best tight ends in the game, and the numbers prove it.
    Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2023
  • Starting fullback Case Hatch came to the program as a walk-on as well.
    Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2022
  • As a sophomore fullback at the time, Sitake made a 2-yard rushing play and a 25-yard catch.
    Norma Gonzalez, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2021
  • The use of a fullback who carries the ball 15 to 20 times a game, especially.
    Aaron Heisen, oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The fullback ran for more than 1,000 yards in five straight seasons and was part of the team that won Super Bowl I.
    Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Shiloh Christian coach Jeff Conaway said Odom will also play on the line and at fullback in the fall.
    Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Kevin Stefanski wants a fullback and Janovich is still the man for the job, but ...
    Dan Labbe, cleveland, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Wilms plays on both lines for Lemont (8-0) and also sees some time at fullback.
    Steve Millar, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Do not be surprised if there is a fullback on the field for Kentucky more this fall.
    Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Last season, the Browns had four running backs and one fullback on the Week 1 roster.
    Scott Patsko, cleveland, 14 July 2022
  • Wentz was a fullback who scored two touchdowns in the 1925 win over the Cardinals.
    Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 15 Jan. 2022
  • The Buzz: Smith has made a name for himself as a reliable fullback over the past year.
    Austin David, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022

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