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American football rules where only certain players can catch a pass
receive a forward pass: only an eligible pass receiver may legally catch a forward pass, and only an eligible receiver may advance beyond the neutral zone
Eligible_receiver
1997 US cybersecurity exercise
Eligible Receiver 97 was a U.S. Department of Defense exercise conducted under what is known as the No-Notice Interoperability Exercise Program. The exercises
Eligible_Receiver_97
Play in gridiron football
and 79. However, in some leagues, normally ineligible receivers may align as an eligible receiver provided they inform the referee of such a change. Typically
Tackle-eligible_play
Offensive position in American and Canadian football
A wide receiver (WR), also referred to as a wideout, and historically known as a split end (SE) or flanker (FL), is an eligible receiver in gridiron football
Wide_receiver
displays a number in the ranges allowed for eligible receivers. All players of the opposing team are eligible receivers, and once the ball is touched by a player
Glossary of American football terms
Glossary_of_American_football_terms
Topics referred to by the same term
enter a Competition Eligibility for the NBA draft Eligible receiver, gridiron football rules for catching a pass NCAA eligibility, requirements to play
Eligibility
Gridiron football foul
interference (PI) is a foul that occurs when a player interferes with an eligible receiver's ability to make a fair attempt to catch a forward pass. Pass interference
Pass_interference
Position in gridiron football
numbering, quarterbacks are eligible receivers in the NCAA, NFHS and CFL; in the NFL, quarterbacks are eligible receivers if they are not lined up directly
Quarterback
American football rule
only six are eligible. On most plays, the eligible receivers include the quarterback, running backs, fullbacks, tight ends, and wide receivers, while the
Ineligible_receiver_downfield
Position in American and Canadian football
effective blockers. On the other hand, unlike offensive linemen, they are eligible receivers and potent weapons in a team's offensive schemes. The tight end's
Tight_end
Penalty in American football
to be sacked passes the ball toward an area of the field with no eligible receiver. Without this rule, the quarterback could almost always avoid a sack
Intentional_grounding
Gridiron football play
an eligible receiver, called a tackle-eligible play. The only linemen who can receive a forward pass are the ends (tight ends and wide receivers). The
Forward_pass
(Eligible receivers are the ends and the backs, excluding an NFL quarterback lined up "under center." Not all backs are classified as wide receivers.)
American_football_strategy
Aspect of American football
conflicts with the eligible receiver rule; that is, only players that change positions from an eligible position (such as receiver or back) to an ineligible
NFL_uniform_numbers
American football trick play
offer several advantages to coaches willing to run it. With five eligible receivers, there are a multitude of targets for the quarterback, though he must
Swinging gate (American football)
Swinging_gate_(American_football)
North American football position
line of scrimmage and that the player on each end of the line is an eligible receiver who can catch forward passes. There are two types on offense: the
End_(gridiron_football)
Position players line up in before the start of a down in American football
ends. These players are eligible receivers and may play near the linemen (tight ends) or further away (split end or wide receiver). Most teams play additional
Formation_(American_football)
Specific roles that players take in American football
players make up the skill positions and are also referred to as eligible receivers or eligible ball carriers. The remaining players, known as interior linemen
American_football_positions
Pass coverage schemes
contrasted with man-to-man defense, where each defender is assigned an eligible receiver. In the following, "cover" refers to the deep coverage structure (the
Zone defense in gridiron football
Zone_defense_in_gridiron_football
Position in American/Canadian football
considered ineligible receivers, so they cannot touch forward passes unless it is first touched by a defender or eligible receiver. Historically, in the
Guard_(gridiron_football)
Position in American or Canadian football
teams have had a lineman, either offensive or defensive, report as an eligible receiver to line up as a fullback. These packages are often referred to as
Fullback_(gridiron_football)
American football official
a video was released showing Decker telling Allen that he was an eligible receiver, however, Allen stated that it was Dan Skipper who reported, as the
Brad_Allen
American football player (born 2005)
Alabama. In the 2025 game against Georgia, Proctor lined up as an eligible receiver for one play. He caught a short pass and ran for 11 yards and a crucial
Kadyn_Proctor
Numbers on the uniform of American football players
conflicts with the eligible receiver rule; that is, only players who change positions from an eligible position (such as receiver or back) to an ineligible
Uniform number (gridiron football)
Uniform_number_(gridiron_football)
Offensive position in American football
on short passing plays as they are an eligible receiver. Occasionally, they line up as additional wide receivers. When not running or catching the ball
Halfback_(American_football)
Offensive scheme popular in amateur American football
facets of the offense. Due to rules regarding player numbering and eligible receivers, the scheme as originally designed is not usable at most levels of
A-11_offense
Football formation
deemed superior to the T formation in its ability to get an extra eligible receiver downfield. There is no way to improve on football beyond the unbalanced
Single-wing_formation
American football player (born 1997)
two-yard reception from quarterback Will Levis after being declared an eligible receiver. In the next game against the Carolina Panthers, Simmons had five
Jeffery_Simmons
Term used in American football
football, a completion or completed pass occurs when an eligible receiver (usually a wide receiver, tight end or running back) successfully catches a forward
Completion (gridiron football)
Completion_(gridiron_football)
Kind of play in North American football
screen pass is a play in gridiron football consisting of a short pass to a receiver who is protected by a screen of blockers. During a screen pass, a number
Screen_pass
Position in gridiron football
tasked with preventing any eligible receiver or ball carrier from running between him and the sideline. He funnels receivers toward the middle of the field
Cornerback
Type of play in American Football
play, but the running back has the option to throw a pass to another eligible receiver before crossing the line of scrimmage. The running play that halfback
Halfback_option_play
Action in gridiron football
or if the quarterback is unable to find an available eligible receiver (including wide receivers, running backs and tight ends) to catch the ball, allowing
Quarterback_sack
Deceptive play in gridiron football
are eligible to receive a pass results in the offensive team being split into groups; the offensive linemen protect the quarterback, wide receivers and
Trick_play
American football coach & player (born 1975)
Defensive Player of the Week. Vrabel would occasionally come in as an eligible receiver, lining up as a tight end. Head coach Bill Belichick took advantage
Mike_Vrabel
Pattern or path run by receivers in American football
pattern or path that a receiver in gridiron football runs to get open for a forward pass. Routes are usually run by wide receivers, running backs and tight
Route_(gridiron_football)
American football formation
Gerry Mullins, who reported as an eligible receiver. The Three-wide I replaces the tight end with a third wide receiver. This is a passing-emphasis variant
I_formation
Defensive strategy in gridiron football
backs to cover the offense's five eligible receivers, one or two of these men can drop underneath a wide receiver's route while a safety or cornerback
Double_coverage
American football player (born 1990)
26th division match vs the New York Giants, Johnson was declared an eligible receiver for a play and caught a pass from Jalen Hurts for a 5-yard touchdown
Lane_Johnson
Player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage
providing the quarterback with enough time to identify an open, eligible receiver and throw him the ball. The defensive line (DL) consists of one or
Lineman_(gridiron_football)
American football season
officiating crew. An eligible receiver forced out of bounds by a defensive player may return to the field and automatically become eligible to legally be the
1995_NFL_season
formation, depending on the exact alignment, is that the center can be an eligible receiver if he is the farthest outside on the line of scrimmage. The quarterback
List of formations in American football
List_of_formations_in_American_football
Gridiron football term
the act of a "throwing the body across the back of the leg of an eligible receiver or charging or falling into the back of an opponent below the waist
Clipping_(gridiron_football)
Position in American Football
Rules Digest: During a kick from scrimmage, only the end men, as eligible receivers on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap, are permitted to
Gunner_(American_football)
Trick play in American football
throws a backwards pass to the quarterback, who looks to pass to an eligible receiver. A typical football defense is very aggressive to the run, and the
Flea_flicker
Canadian gridiron football player (born 2001)
the Week 14 game versus the Green Bay Packers, he reported in as an eligible receiver for a trick play but was clipped by a Packers player as he ran his
Theo_Benedet
the fourth man on the line of scrimmage is an eligible receiver if he is wearing an eligible receiver number (1-49, 80–89). Defensive linemen – There
List of gridiron football rules
List_of_gridiron_football_rules
American football player (born 1979)
game-winning field goal. When Trey Junkin botched the snap, Seubert, an eligible receiver on the play, went out to try to catch holder Matt Allen's pass. Allen
Rich_Seubert
Topics referred to by the same term
shotgun formation involving 2 quarterbacks and 9 other potentially eligible receivers Arrows A11, a 1989 British racing car ATC code A11 Vitamins, a subgroup
A11
American football player (born 1972)
(born July 22, 1972) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played
Keyshawn_Johnson
American football player (born 2000)
in the tight end position on a second-and-goal play, making him an eligible receiver, and scored his first NFL touchdown on a 1-yard reception from Patrick
Wanya Morris (American football)
Wanya_Morris_(American_football)
Team sports primarily played in North America
a player from behind the line of scrimmage throws the ball to an eligible receiver (another back or one player on each end of the line), who must catch
Gridiron_football
Penalty in American football
the Seattle Seahawks also ended on a 10-second runoff after Saints wide receiver Marques Colston threw an illegal forward pass. Starting in 2011, the NCAA
Penalty_(gridiron_football)
American football player (born 1992)
lineman, either on the line itself or outside, and declare himself an eligible receiver. Fant had great success in this new role and helped the 2018 Seahawks
George Fant (American football)
George_Fant_(American_football)
six eligible receivers may receive a forward pass during play. These eligible receivers are the running back, fullback, tight end, or wide receivers. The
American_football_rules
American football tournament
leaving rookie offensive tackle Garry Gilliam, who had checked in as an eligible receiver, wide open down the field. Ryan threw a pass just before reaching
2014–15_NFL_playoffs
American football player (born 1982)
1982) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). As the only
Devin_Hester
American football player (born 1994)
confusion in which the Lions tackle was accidentally reported as an eligible receiver by the referee. In the season finale against the Minnesota Vikings
Dan_Skipper
Position category in gridiron football
exploit defensive weaknesses; which are less of a priority for linemen. Eligible receiver "Definition of skill position in English by Oxford Dictionaries".
Skill_position
American football player (born 1999)
Patriots' 2024 Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Lowe lined up as an eligible receiver and caught his first NFL touchdown, a 4-yard pass, from quarterback
Vederian_Lowe
American football player (born 1999)
Broncos fans started to cheer every time Palczewski was reported as an eligible receiver when lining up as the jumbo set tight end for rushing plays. He primarily
Alex_Palczewski
American football player (born 1996)
caught a pass for a two-point conversion after being declared an eligible receiver. On March 11, 2026, Pipkins re-signed with the Chargers on a two-year
Trey_Pipkins
Transverse line in American football
play, at least seven players on the offensive team, including two eligible receivers, must be at, on, or within a few inches of their line of scrimmage
Line_of_scrimmage
American football player and coach (born 1978)
the Los Angeles Rams in 2018, has exclusively linemen as the five eligible receivers (including four defensive linemen); in the Rams game, quarterback
Matt_Nagy
American football player (born 1991)
Chiefs' 2020 season against the Baltimore Ravens, Fisher lined up as an eligible receiver and caught a two-yard pass for a touchdown, the first of his career
Eric Fisher (American football)
Eric_Fisher_(American_football)
American football strategy
to gain yardage, or more rarely, he attempts to pass to another eligible pass receiver. This play resembles a sweep, but before the running back crosses
American_football_plays
American football player (born 1968)
Diego sent no pass rush, Foster ran out of the backfield to become an eligible receiver on a short underneath route. The throw from O'Donnell was delayed
Barry Foster (American football)
Barry_Foster_(American_football)
94th season in franchise history, first playoff berth since 2016
illegal touching after the referee said he failed to report as an eligible receiver, despite the fact that footage showed that he reported to the referee
2023_Detroit_Lions_season
American football player (born 2000)
Wilson (born February 23, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played
Michael Wilson (wide receiver)
Michael_Wilson_(wide_receiver)
American football player (born 1993)
Evans Jr. (born August 21, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played
Mike_Evans_(wide_receiver)
Professional American arena football league
season it was six-man football, 6 on 6, all offensive players are eligible receivers with three players initially lined up in an offensive line position
The_Arena_League
Professional American football league
shelved, including one that would have made every offensive player an eligible receiver. Greene, Dan (May 6, 2019). "The XFL: A Second-Chance League and Its
XFL_(2020–2023)
Canadian team sport
may be made on a play The pass must be made in the direction of an eligible receiver or pass 10 yards after the line of scrimmage Each play constitutes
Canadian_football
Position in American and Canadian football
bulkiness to avoid being tackled early. While fullbacks do act as an eligible receiver, most plays call for the fullback to remain in the backfield and block
Running_back
Group that provides security feedback
2015. Black hat (computer security) Blue team (computer security) Eligible Receiver 97 Exploit (computer security) Grey hat Groupthink Hacker (computer
Red_team
American college football season
will be a false start. Offensive alignment, including attention to eligible receivers being covered up by another player and other "gadget plays", will
2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season
2024_NCAA_Division_I_FBS_football_season
88th annual meeting of NFL franchises to select newly eligible players
annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2023 season. The draft was held outside of Union Station
2023_NFL_draft
American football player (born 1997)
December 26 against the Washington Football Team, Steele reported as an eligible receiver and caught his first NFL touchdown from Dak Prescott. In 2022, he
Terence_Steele
Strategy in sports
considered a passing play if the ball is passed by the quarterback to an eligible receiver, and a running play if not. On defense, there are three types of players:
Sports_strategy
American football hybrid offensive formation
Tight, Bone, Box, Twins). At any given time, there are at least four eligible receivers within one yard of the line of scrimmage, which bodes well for the
Pistol-Flex_formation
American football season
Forward passes that unintentionally hit an offensive lineman before an eligible receiver will no longer be an illegal touching penalty, but deliberate actions
2007_NFL_season
youth penetrates computers at a U.S. Air Force base in Guam. June: Eligible Receiver 97 tests the American government's readiness against cyberattacks
List of security hacking incidents
List_of_security_hacking_incidents
American football offensive formation
only eligible because of the shotgun formation (an NFL quarterback who takes a snap from underneath the center was and still is an ineligible receiver, a
Shotgun_formation
Professional American football league
wide receiver, must line up on the line of scrimmage. Of the three interior linemen, one must raise his hand indicating that he is an eligible receiver and
Arena_Football_League
Player position in American and Canadian football
football, kickers can wear any number and usually wear one of an eligible receiver (1 to 49 or 80 to 99). Because kickers are generally less prominent
Placekicker
American football player (born 1984)
1984) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the
Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1984)
Mike_Williams_(wide_receiver,_born_1984)
Amateur gridiron football
used in lieu of a snap. When a center is used, that player is an eligible receiver. Also, the "center sneak"—wherein the center snaps the ball to touch
Street_football_(American)
Changes in the rules of the American sport
is actually in a line position, then, considering that a potential eligible receiver is being sacrificed, it would be better to conceive the formation
History of American football positions
History_of_American_football_positions
American football player (born 1966)
1966) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the
Tim_Brown_(American_football)
Area of an American football field
offensive linemen. These are quarterback, halfback, fullback and eligible receivers. The kickers, holders and punters also operate there. The ball carriers
Offensive_backfield
American football tournament
penalized player (guard Rich Seubert) had in fact checked in as an eligible receiver before the field goal attempt, although a different Giants lineman
2002–03_NFL_playoffs
American football player (born 1995)
perform pre-draft workouts, Davis was still considered a top wide receiver prospect eligible for the 2017 NFL draft class. The Tennessee Titans selected Davis
Corey_Davis_(wide_receiver)
Award for the outstanding receiver in American college football
The Fred Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the most outstanding receiver in American college football by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation
Fred_Biletnikoff_Award
American football player (born 1979)
1985) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the
Steve Smith (wide receiver, born 1985)
Steve_Smith_(wide_receiver,_born_1985)
Chief financial officer for the U.S. state of Massachusetts
The treasurer and receiver-general of Massachusetts is an elected constitutional officer in the executive branch of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Originally
Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
Treasurer_and_Receiver-General_of_Massachusetts
American football player (born 1993)
was switched from 74 to 44 so he wouldn't have to check in as an eligible receiver every play he was used as a pass catcher. Fisher made his debut as
Jake_Fisher
American football player (born 1958)
season in place of Tim Huffman. He had a reception for 9 yards as an eligible receiver against the Minnesota Vikings. In 1984, he was benched after the third
Syd_Kitson
NFL team season
Okeafor, but instead called ineligible receiver downfield on Seubert, even though he in fact was an eligible receiver. As a result, the game was over. The
2002_New_York_Giants_season
Variant of American football
the ball and the player to whom the ball was snapped is still an eligible receiver. All forward passes to the player who snapped the ball (center) must
Six-man_football
American and Canadian football defensive position
passing game, safeties have become more involved in covering the eligible pass receivers. Safeties are the last line of defense, and as such are expected
Safety (gridiron football position)
Safety_(gridiron_football_position)
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