Linebacker



The Linebacker is a key part of the defense. There are three linebackers, and together they can make the quarterback's life very hard indeed. They must be strong but also fast, for when they are blitzing (trying to sack) the quarterback. They can either do this, or they can hang back and attempt to intercept the pass. It is also their job to ensure the running back doesn't get past them, if he manages to slip through the defensive line. The Baltimore Ravens currently have the world's best linebacker unit, they are very hard to score points against!