You are here:About>Sports>Football
About.comFootball
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg
Suggested Reading

Football 101Glossary

"About Football Glossary - Cornerback"

From James Alder,
Your Guide to Football.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Definition: A defensive player who generally lines up on the outside of the formation and is usually assigned to cover a wide receiver.
Also Known As: corner, defensive back
Examples: A good cornerback can usually be counted on to stay with a receiver in one-on-one coverage.
 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.