1
: one who sets up or repairs electric wire communication or power lines
called also linesman
2
: a player in the forward line of a team
specifically
: a football player in the line
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The biggest criticism of top draft pick, offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor, came from one of his former head coaches in Nick Saban, who said Proctor was susceptible to losing motivation when away from the facility and had to watch his weight.
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
During a busy Day 2 on which the Steelers traded up for a wide receiver, drafted a QB and brought in an offensive lineman with a mullet, Everette got lost in the shuffle.
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Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The Falcons’ second-year running back joined defensive lineman Zach Harrison, team president and CEO Greg Beadles and several other members of the organization in an early March trip overseas with Compassion International.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Derrick Brown Brown, the Panthers’ record-breaking defensive lineman, is no stranger to being snubbed from such league-wide lists.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
During a busy Day 2 on which the Steelers traded up for a wide receiver, drafted a QB and brought in an offensive lineman with a mullet, Everette got lost in the shuffle.
—
Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The Falcons’ second-year running back joined defensive lineman Zach Harrison, team president and CEO Greg Beadles and several other members of the organization in an early March trip overseas with Compassion International.
—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Derrick Brown Brown, the Panthers’ record-breaking defensive lineman, is no stranger to being snubbed from such league-wide lists.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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“Lineman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lineman. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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lineman
noun
line·man
ˈlīn-mən 
1
: one who sets up or repairs power or telephone lines
2
: a football player whose position is on the line of scrimmage
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