defensive position in American football

LINEBACKER
WordClue
SIRman of a higher rank or position
GAMEfootball or video
JEEPbrand of American Cars
SPOTpoint, position
BISONAmerican mammal
BUICKAmerican car brand
POINTspot, position
SIOUXNorth American Indians
SKUNKAmerican mammal
SLOTHAmerican mammal
SPORTfootball
STEADposition
BUNKERdefensive military fortification
CROUCHbent or stooped position
RATINGposition on a scale
SOCCERfootball
VACANCYunoccupied position or job
FOREFRONTThe leading position or edge
PROMOTIONadvancement in rank or position
QUARTERBACKposition in gridiron football
BUNKERdefensive military fortification
RESPECTdeference