The different kickoff return positions on a football team are the deep returner, upback, and wedge buster. The deep returner is responsible for catching and returning the kickoff, while the upback provides blocking and support. The wedge buster's role is to break through the opposing team's blocking formation.
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In all of American professional football, that was Chuck Fenenbock of the 1946 Los Angeles Dons of the All American Football Conference (AAFC). He averaged 28.7 yards on kickoff returns and 18.7 yards on punt returns. In the American Football League, that was Bill Thompson of the 1969 Denver Broncos with a 28.5 yard kickoff return average and a 11.5 yard punt return average. In the National Football League, that was Mel Gray of the 1991 Detroit Lions with a 25.8 yard average on kickoff returns and a 15.4 yard average on punt returns.
No. This would be considered a special teams TD similar to a kickoff return for a TD or punt return for a TD.
Allen Rossum is a retired American football player. He played professionally from 1998 to 2009, and is the only player in NFL history to have a kickoff return for a touchdown with five different teams.
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In football, the kick return positions include the kick returner, upback, and blockers. The kick returner catches the ball and runs it back, while the upback provides blocking. Blockers create lanes for the kick returner to run through and protect them from defenders. Each position plays a crucial role in setting up a successful kick return.
no, only lateral passing during the return.
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Simply by leading the league with kickoff yards per average.