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defensive tackle (American football Any of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line.
A defensive tackle DT) is a position in American football that will typically line up on the line of scrimmage, opposite one of the offensive guards, however he may also line up opposite one of the tackles.  wordnik.com, wikipedia.org Andrew090); defensive guard (Defensive tackle (DT); Sometimes called a defensive guard, defensive tackles play at the center of the defensive line. Their function is to rush the passer and stop running plays directed at the middle of the line of scrimmage. google.com Andrew090) |
