scatback

noun scat·back \ ˈskat-ˌbak \

Updated on: 8 Apr 2018

Definition of scatback

: an offensive back in football who is an especially fast and elusive ballcarrier

Recent Examples of scatback from the Web

But despite the presence of scatback Christian McCaffrey, TE Greg Olsen and WRs Devin Funchess and Torrey Smith, there's definitely immediate and long-term room for a player like Kirk, who can operate outside when not capably manning the slot.

— nate davis, USA TODAY, "NFL mock draft 2018: Projecting first-round trades," 4 Apr. 2018
But against the Broncos, his performance contradicted the perception that Drake's NFL range was limited to change-of-pace back or kick returner/scatback.

— mark inabinett, AL.com, "Kenyan Drake shows he's more than just a speed back," 11 Dec. 2017
But Shula also utilized McCaffrey more, and the scatback responded with 66 yards on 15 carries – both career highs – and his first rushing TD.

— joseph person, charlotteobserver, "Instant analysis: How Panthers took care of business in NFC South | Charlotte Observer," 5 Nov. 2017
That group added a dynamic playmaker in Christian McCaffrey, the former Stanford scatback who will line up all over for the Panthers.

— joseph person, charlotteobserver, "Only one way to get a hat like Panthers TE Greg Olsen has – consistent production," 1 Aug. 2017

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