Illegal Block Above the Waist
Definition
Often called on the field as "Illegal Block in the Back". A blocker contacting a non-ballcarrying member of the opposing team from behind and above the waist.
Outcome
10 yards
2020 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2020 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tight End | 9 | 83 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Linebacker | 14 | 136 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 24 | 227 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Defensive Back | 24 | 207 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Runningback | 7 | 59 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 13 | 130 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 2 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 93 | 862 | 39 | 54 | 9 | 2 |