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wide receiver
noun
- an offensive player positioned wide of the formation, as a split end, used primarily as a pass receiver.
wide receiver
noun
- American football a player whose function is to catch long passes from the quarterback
Word History and Origins
Origin of wide receiver1
Example Sentences
For the second consecutive season, the Chargers picked a wide receiver in the second round of the NFL draft, selecting Mississippi’s Tre Harris at No. 55 overall Friday.
Having previously played running back, wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line and safety meant that he knew what almost everyone else on the field was trying to do.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham was drafted at No. 5 by the Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was selected eighth overall by the Carolina Panthers.
Hunter was the first draft prospect in 27 years to have played significant time on both defence and offence in college - at cornerback and wide receiver.
In 1997, Charles Woodson won the Heisman Trophy for best college player after playing significant time as both a cornerback and wide receiver but he went on to play solely on defence in the NFL.
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