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About Football Glossary - Cornerback

By James Alder, About.com

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.
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