Which position is typically involved in both run stopping and pass coverage on the outside?

• A. Fullbacks
• B. Cornerbacks
• C. Centers
• D. Guards

Answer: (B)

The outside edge in both run stopping and pass coverage is handled by the player who lines up on the outside and is responsible for mirroring receivers as well as pursuing plays to the edge. Cornerbacks fit this role because they routinely shadow the wide receivers, contesting passes on the perimeter, and they also serve as key tacklers when plays go outside, closing down runs to the sideline and preventing extra yards. Fullbacks are offensive blockers or ball carriers, not defensive players. Centers and guards are interior offensive linemen whose primary duties are protecting the quarterback and creating running lanes, not covering outside receivers or tackling plays at the edge. So the outside defender who is involved in both pass coverage and run stopping is the cornerback.