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Tight end facts for kids
A tight end is a position in American and Canadian football. They often catch passes like a wide receiver. Tight ends are stronger than normal receivers and therefore are often called to block.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Todd Heap (right) after being tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Johnathan Joseph.
Images for kids
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Current New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski
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Jimmy Graham catching a pass.