Position (Offensive)

The positions of players in football depend on whether a team is defense or offense. The job of the offensive line is to collectively protect the Quarterback from the players on the opposing team's defense. As soon as the Center hands the ball off, the defense is going to try to tackle the Quarterback before he can make a play. Without any protection, the offense is not going to have much success scoring any points.

Following are the offensive positions in football.

Center

The player in center position has the function of hiking (or snaps) the ball to the quarterback at the start of each play. The center lines up in the middle of the offensive line, between the offensive guards. He will also try to protect the quarterback from the opposing team’s defense.

Offensive guard

This position has two players on every play, and they line up on either side of the offensive center. Their primary task is to top both passing and running plays.

Offensive tackle

There are two tackles on every play, and they line up on the outside of the offensive guards. Their primary task is to block the opposing team from tackling the quarterback, and open up areas for the running back to get through.

Tight end

Tight end is an offensive player who serves as a receiver and also a blocker. The tight end lines up beside the offensive tackle either to the right or to the left of the quarterback. There are types of tight end which are the flanker lines and split end lines.

Wide receiver

Players in this position are speedy pass-catching experts and their primary task is to receive the ball on a passing play.

Full Back

The players here are positioned behind the quarterback and their job is to block the halfback. Fullbacks are usually bigger than halfbacks, and also serve as short-yardage runners.

Halfback
An offensive player who lines up in the backfield and generally is responsible for carrying the ball on run plays. A running back's primary role is to run with the football, he is also used as a receiver at times which they usually will try to catch the short passes when necessary.

Quarterback
The quarterback is the offensive leader. It is his job to call the plays, and execute them. Quaterback will receives the ball from the center at the start of each play before either handing it to the running back, throwing it to a receiver, or running with it himself. The quarterback can also seize the opportunity to run the ball himself if the play or the situation calls for it.