Abbreviations for Football Positions

Did you know that there are 29 positions on a football team worthy of being abbreviated in stat sheets, broadcasts, and player drafts for your fantasy teams.  Below is the abbreviation for each position, in alphabetical order:

  • C – center
  • DB – defensive back
  • DE – defensive end
  • DL – defensive lineman
  • DT – defensive tackle
  • E – end
  • FB – fullback
  • FL – flanker
  • G – guard
  • HB – halfback
  • K – kicker
  • LB – linebacker
  • MLB – middle linebacker
  • NG – nose guard
  • NT – nose tackle
  • OG – offensive guard
  • OL – offensive lineman
  • OLB – outside linebacker
  • OT – offensive tackle
  • P – punter
  • QB – quarterback
  • RB – running back
  • S – safety
  • SE – split end
  • T – tackle
  • TB – tailback
  • TE – tight end
  • WB – wingback
  • WR – wide receiver