blocking back
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The only other running back on the roster besides Lloyd and Johnson is Chris Brooks, who served primarily as a blocking back and special teams contributor last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
He was mostly a specialist blocking back and finished his career with a total of 30 catches and 12 rushes in 24 games.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2018
The Cadets use him now as a short-yardage and blocking back.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 11, 2017
He’s also played some offense in the past, occasionally serving as a blocking back in red zone situations.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 22, 2014
Comer would get all the touchdowns, all the attention, all the glory, and Billingsley would get the aches and pains of being a blocking back.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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