scatback

[ skat-bak ]

noun

, Football.

1. a fast and agile running back, often small in stature, skilled at eluding tacklers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scatback¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; scat ¹ + back ¹

Example Sentences

He was an underclassman, and above him on the depth chart were several running backs: starter Nakia Watson, scatback Jaylen Jenkins, maybe even walk-on Dylan Paine.

From Seattle Times

WSU used him more as a scatback.

From Seattle Times

Running back Nakia Watson totaled eight carries for 46 yards, including two of his longest runs of the season, and scatback Jaylen Jenkins worked his way around a costly fumble with five carries for 28 yards.

From Seattle Times

“I’m not 6-3, 250, so people kind of want to label me as a scatback or something like that, but no, that’s not me,” Dobbins said.

From Washington Times

"I'm not 6-3, 250, so people kind of want to label me as a scatback or something like that, but no, that’s not me," Dobbins said.

From Fox News