defensive tackle question (1 Viewer)

[fsufan]

if a defensive player runs a ball carrier out of bounds, does that defensive player get credit for a tackle?

 

[Jene Bramel]

if a defensive player runs a ball carrier out of bounds, does that defensive player get credit for a tackle?

Yes. He has to be reasonably close, however. If the offensive player runs out of bounds without much pressure from the closest defensive player, a tackle is usually not awarded.