| Offense (Skill position)
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Defense
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Special teams
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| Linemen
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Guard, Tackle, Center
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Linemen
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Nose tackle, Tackle, End, Edge rusher
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Kicking
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Placekicker, Punter, Kickoff specialist
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| Quarterback (Dual-threat, Game manager, System)
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Linebacker
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Snapping
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Long snapper, Holder
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| Running backs
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Halfback/Tailback (Triple-threat, Change of pace), Fullback, H-back, Wingback
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Backs
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Cornerback, Safety, Halfback, Nickelback, Dimeback
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Returning
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Punt returner, Kick returner, Jammer, Upman
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| Receivers
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Wide receiver (Eligible), Tight end, Slotback, End
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Tackling
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Gunner, Upback, Utility
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| Formations (List) — Nomenclature — Strategy
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