free safety
noun
: a safety in football who has no particular receiver to cover in a man-to-man defense
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Forbes never had the size to play pro corner but had excellent speed to play free safety.
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Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The San Diego State commit also had five rushing TDs and saw time at free safety.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
Pettus played free safety, strong safety and in the slot.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Oct. 2024
Though Barnes is best used as a free safety type, coach Darko Rajaković can employ him in whichever role makes most sense on the night.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
The San Diego State commit also had five rushing TDs and saw time at free safety.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2024
Pettus played free safety, strong safety and in the slot.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Oct. 2024
Though Barnes is best used as a free safety type, coach Darko Rajaković can employ him in whichever role makes most sense on the night.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Free safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20safety. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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