Part receiver and part blocker. The tight end is positioned on the end of the offensive line. From there, he can act as an extra blocker on running plays or head downfield as a receiver in passing situations.
a player position on offense, an eligible receiver ligned up on the line of scrimmage, next to the offensive tackle. Tight ends are used as blockers during running plays, and either run a route or stay in to block during passing plays.
A receiver/blocker position outside the offensive tackle.
Tight ends are players that begin plays on either side of the defensive line. They can block or catch passes.
A receiver who lines up on the end of the offensive line. He is responsible for blocking defenders and catching passes from the quarterbacks. The tight end's side is the strong side.
The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. The role of a tight end can change depending on the philosophy of the head coach, but their main jobs are two-fold: block for the running back or quarterback who is carrying the ball, and catch passes from the quarterback. The tight end usually lines up next to an offensive tackle, adding a man to that side of the offensive line.