tailback

IPA: tˈeɪɫbæk

(UK) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam.
(American football) A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.

Examples of "tailback" in Sentences

He has played fullback and tailback, which is good to see.
The senior tailback is the first Blue Devil to rush for at least
With good depth, experience and talent, the only question at tailback is who's going to start?
The junior tailback is eligible to enter the NFL draft after this season and he'd likely be a first-round pick.
The junior tailback is now the fourth running back in school history with two 200-yard performances in a season.
LeSean McCoy, since McCoy tweeted that Umenyiora was "overrated" and "soft," and Umenyiora dubbed the tailback " Lady Gaga."
Tailback Walter Reyes credits Terry's blocking that year for the reason the tailback was able to run for seventeen touchdowns.
(AP) - Branden Ore hasn't had the year he or Virginia Tech expected, but the Hokies tailback is hitting his stride at the right time.