Across
- 4. a hybrid between a receiver and an offensive lineman.
- 5. begins plays for the kicker and the punter
- 8. responsible for kickoffs and field goals
- 9. the last line of defense
- 10. either hands the ball to the running back or passes the ball to a receiver.
Down
- 1. known as pass catchers
- 2. he runs, he catches, he blocks and he’ll even throw a pass from time to time.
- 3. They support the run, and might be asked to blitz the QB, but spend most of their time covering wide receivers
- 6. back the defensive line. Depending on the defensive alignment, there are usually three or four on the field
- 7. responsible for kicking the ball away if the offense fails to get a first down