tight end
noun
: an offensive football end who lines up close to the tackle and can act as a lineman or receiver
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Los Alamitos’ outburst also included a 74-yard touchdown reception by Boise State committed tight end Beckham Hofland from Colin Creason.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
James, again, was isolated in man coverage on the single tight end to his side, circled in green.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Also this week, Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end (perhaps better known as Taylor Swift’s fiancé) opened a very expensive restaurant.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
The teams traded scores until a long 68-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to tight end Pat Freiermuth and the ensuing extra point gave the Steelers a one-point lead with just over two minutes remaining.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
James, again, was isolated in man coverage on the single tight end to his side, circled in green.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Also this week, Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end (perhaps better known as Taylor Swift’s fiancé) opened a very expensive restaurant.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
The teams traded scores until a long 68-yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to tight end Pat Freiermuth and the ensuing extra point gave the Steelers a one-point lead with just over two minutes remaining.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Tight end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20end. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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