Offensive Line

The offensive line (OL) consist of five to six players called linemen. Linemen often are tall, beefy, solid, or just fat. There body's are needed because they have a very physical job to do all game. These players line up side by side to block either for the quarterback on a pass or for a running back during runs.

There are three specific names you need to know.

The center is the one in the very middle, and the center has one of the most important jobs on the field; and that job is to snap/hike the ball to the quarterback. The center has to get a good clean snap to the quarterback so the play can start off as smoothly as possible. But right after the center snaps the ball they have to block the defense or else the play will not be successful.

The two guards line up on each side of the center. To tell the difference one is called the left guard (LG) and the other is obviously the right guard (RG). There basic job is to pass or run block.

There are also two tackles. Just like the guards there is a right tackle (RT) and a left tackle (LT). The tackles are the two on on the end most of the time and they line up right outside the guards.

*The tight end (TE) is also a part of the offensive line but they do more than just block. They can also run routes like the wide receivers. As you can see below they can line up right on the line of scrimmage to help disguise a run or pass. They can also line up wide like the receivers.

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