Examples of 'defensive tackle' in a sentence

Meaning of "defensive tackle"

A defensive tackle is a position in the sport of American football. It refers to a player on the defensive team who lines up in the middle of the defensive line and primarily focuses on stopping the opposing team's rushing plays. A defensive tackle's main objective is to disrupt the offense and tackle or block the ball carrier
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  • Any of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line.

How to use "defensive tackle" in a sentence

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He played defensive tackle and tight end.
He played both offensive and defensive tackle.
They replace a defensive tackle with a corner.
He started seven of these as a defensive tackle.
The defensive tackle should be your firewall.
He was converted from a defensive tackle to a nose tackle.
He will be fighting for a role as a starter at defensive tackle.
He was the first defensive tackle to be selected in the draft.
Would have made a great defensive tackle.
Block their defensive tackle coming in this time.
He began his college career playing on defense as a defensive tackle.
He plays the defensive tackle position.
He also can play offensive tight end as well as defensive tackle.
He started at defensive tackle as a senior.
His challenge will be developing the technique for and understanding the defensive tackle position.

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He also played the position of defensive tackle as a junior and senior.
The defensive tackle typically lines up opposite one of the offensiveguards.
He later switched to the defensive tackle position.
The defensive tackle typically lines up opposite one of the offensive guards.
He also played football as a defensive tackle and guard.
The senior defensive tackle can also get after the quarterback.
They put him at defensive tackle.
He decided upon a full scholarship from the University of Miami to play defensive tackle.
He also played defensive tackle.
The defensive tackle out of Kentucky failed to make a big impact with the team.
I got to play defensive tackle.
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins described a raucous response from players when they saw the display.
Brown is clearly the best defensive tackle in this draft.
Atlanta defensive tackle Grady Jarrett was all over it.
Dolphins release defensive tackle.
Defensive tackle Drake Nevis was also in on the action.
I am a left side defensive tackle.
Defensive tackle Austin Johnson was in the same boat.
He acted as a backup defensive tackle.
Then defensive tackle John Randle tapped him on the shoulder.
He was moved from defensive end to defensive tackle and was a backup player.
DeForest Buckner has developed into an absolute menace at defensive tackle.
I was a defensive tackle.
The Bears are getting some help at defensive tackle.
A contract extension for defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh appears to be on that list.
He later replaced the injured Bruce Holland as a defensive tackle.
The quarterback first reads the defensive tackle or linebacker who is unblocked.
Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will likely be at the front of the line.
Eagles practice squad defensive tackle signs with Chiefs.
Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins looks pretty safe.
He was a starter at defensive end and defensive tackle for the Renegades.
Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will be the biggest name on the market.
Fields is a cousin of defensive tackle Kenderick Allen.
Defensive tackle Damon Harrison echoed the coward comments.
Finding the best defensive tackle in the NFL.

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