Defensive Tackle

Position on the defense, specifically d-line. Usually really big, at or above 6'2" and 270 lbs. Don't get much recognition unless they are a superstar, like if they get a lot of sacks or pass deflections, or picks, or very rarely, pick 6's. They are responsible for plugging up the holes so running backs and quarterbacks can't rush to gain yardage. Often mistaken for an easy job. They handle the grunt work so the linebackers, db's, coaches, and owner look good. Numbered usually from 60 to 79 or 90 to 99.

A position on the Defensive Line in football. There are usually two of them. Their jobs are to close up holes so the running backs and quarterbacks can't rush to gain yardage. They are usually over 270 pounds and are like at or over 6'2". Really underrated, don't get much recognition unless they get a lot of sacks, pass deflections, and/or interceptions or pick 6's. Most people don't want to do it because they want a glory position, or the think it is too easy. But the D-tackles do the dirty work so that the linebackers, db's, coaches, and owner look good