Linebacker
One of the more dynamic positions on defense the linebacker lines up between 3 and five yards behind the defensive line and have dual responsibility for covering receivers and stooping the run. Defenses also frequently blitz their linebackers on passing downs to pressure the quarterback. The extra linebacker used in the 3-4 defense is usually a hybrid between a linebacker and a defensive end who rushes the quarterback.
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Ray LEwis plays linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. He is often regarded as one of the best linebackers of all time.
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