Template:AmFootball position key modern
| C | Center | CB | Cornerback | DB | Defensive back | DE | Defensive end | |||
| DL | Defensive lineman | DT | Defensive tackle | FB | Fullback | FS | Free Safety | |||
| G | Guard | HB | Halfback | K | Kicker | KR | Kick returner | |||
| LB | Linebacker | LS | Long snapper | OT | Offensive tackle | OL | Offensive lineman | |||
| NT | Nose tackle | P | Punter | PR | Punt returner | QB | Quarterback | |||
| RB | Running back | S | Safety | SS | Strong safety | TB | Tailback | |||
| TE | Tight end | WR | Wide receiver |