A linebacker is a position in American and Canadian football.
I like American football. How would you describe the linebackers function?
That is an excellent question. Linebackers play on the defensive team, and line up around 3 to 5 years behind the line of scrimmage and behind the defensive linemen.
I think you meant 3-5 yards! Linebackers are also very versatile and play an important role in pass protection when needed. Do you have a favorite linebacker?
Oops, you are correct haha. I do not have a favorite player, I just really like the position because their objective is to provide extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the defensive play being executed. I feel that defense is key to winning a game!
Yes, defense is very important! I just recently found out that very few linebackers ( and other defensive players) ever make it to MVP.  My favorite linebacker did!  LT or Lawrence Taylor from the Giants.
as the most important position in defense, due to their versatility in providing hard hits on running plays or an additional layer of pass protection, when required. Similar to the "free safety" position, linebackers are required to use their judgment on every snap, to determine their role during that particular play.
History.
Before the advent of the two-platoon system with separate units for offense and defense, the player who was the team's center on offense was often, though not always, the team's
Linebacker
A linebacker (LB or backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line". Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a "two-point stance" (as opposed to the defensive linemen, who put one or two hands on the ground for a "