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A position on the Defensive Line in football. There are usually two of them. Their jobs are to close up holes so the running backs and quarterbacks can't rush to gain yardage. They are usually over 270 pounds and are like at or over 6'2". Really underrated, don't get much recognition unless they get a lot of sacks, pass deflections, and/or interceptions or pick 6's. Most people don't want to do it because they want a glory position, or the think it is too easy. But the D-tackles do the dirty work so that the linebackers, db's, coaches, and owner look good
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