Fullbacks are quickly fading into obscurity in the modern NFL landscape. Offenses are becoming increasingly reliant on four- and five-receiver sets, read-option rushing attacks and multiple tight ends. ... Fullbacks are typically big, strong lead blockers that can clear paths for running backs to follow.

Do NFL teams still use fullbacks?

Today, there are several fullbacks still prominent in the NFL, among them C. J. Ham, Andy Janovich, Jamize Olawale, Patrick Ricard, Alec Ingold, Patrick DiMarco, Cullen Gillaspia, Anthony Sherman, Kyle Juszczyk, and Keith Smith.

Is being a fullback easy?

The fullback position in soccer is fantastic to play as you'll see a lot of the ball and will be heavily involved in the play throughout the match. But it's not an easy position to play… The modern-day fullback has a lot on their plate and they need to attack and defend effectively to help their team succeed.