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Positions
Wide Receiver in College Football
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In college football, Wide Receiver means: An eligible receiver who usually lines up outside or in the slot to catch passes. It is used to describe positions context in college football.
Definition
An eligible receiver who usually lines up outside or in the slot to catch passes.
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Related Glossary Terms
ReceptionsCompleted passes caught by a player.TargetA pass thrown toward a specific receiver, whether caught or not.Slot ReceiverA receiver who lines up inside, between the outside receiver and offensive line.CenterThe offensive lineman who snaps the ball.CornerbackA defensive back who primarily covers wide receivers.Defensive EndA defensive lineman who plays on the edge of the line.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24