strong safety

noun

, Football.

1. the defensive back assigned to cover the area across from the strong side of the opponent's offensive line and primarily responsible for defending against pass plays.

Example Sentences

He’s played quarterback, running back, tight end, slot receiver, free safety, strong safety, middle linebacker and outside linebacker for the 7-1 Chargers.

From Los Angeles Times

Broussard’s height and weight profile similarly to former UW strong safety and 2024 fifth-round NFL draft pick Dominique Hampton, who led the Huskies in tackles during the 2023 season.

From Seattle Times

Moore noted that there have been no injuries during the cleanup and that the controlled demolition will allow crews to maintain a strong safety record.

From Seattle Times

He played four of those games as a strong safety and two as a slot cornerback, which might give WSU some versatility, especially as the Cougars to try to fill the gaps left by the departure of safeties Jaden Hicks and Sam Lockett III, both of whom earned opportunities in the NFL last weekend.

From Seattle Times

Last year, the strong safety finished last season with a Pro Football Focus coverage grade of 81.8, which ranked seventh among Pac-12 safeties.

From Seattle Times