slotback
/ˈslɑtˌbæk/
noun
- In American and Canadian football, a player positioned behind the line of scrimmage and between the offensive linemen and the wide receiver, often used for receiving passes or running plays.
- The slotback caught a short pass and ran for a first down.
- Our team's slotback is fast and good at finding open space.
- The coach moved the wide receiver to slotback for the next play.