What is Defensive tackle?
A '''defensive tackle''' is a position in [[American football|American]] and [[Canadian football]]. Defensive tackles typically line up in the center of the [[defensive line]]. As some of the largest players (in size) on the field, defensive tackles try to make it hard for the [[quarterback]] to throw the [[ball]] by blocking [[offensive linemen]] and tackles who protect the quarterback. They rarely do anything else. In the [[National Football League]], defensive tackles may wear numbers in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 90s, but may wear any number they chose in [[college football]]. <br /> {{sports-stub}} [[Category:American football positions]]