If a defensive player catches the football, it is considered an interception and he would run toward the end zone in hopes of scoring a touchdown for his team. Interceptions are one of the most exciting plays in the game of football.
When a defensive player catches a pass
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No. In Professional Football, in order to be "down" a receiver has to be tackled or in your scenario touched by a defensive player while on the ground.
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defensive football player
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year for 2010 is Troy Polamalu.
It counts as a completion. If both players have joint possession, the offense gets the ball.
Yes. In most levels of football the receiver would be down at the point of the reception, in the NFL the receiver could get up and run if he isn't touched by a defensive player.
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Defensive Player
Soccer (football) - A striker is an attacking player, and a sweeper is a defensive player who moves across the defensive line.
The position in football responsible for tackling opponents on the field is the defensive player, specifically the linebacker or defensive back.