Linemen also wear gloves, for using their hands to fight off opposing linemen. Quarterbacks and offensive linemen usually have higher scores. This area is most commonly occupied by defensive linemen and linebackers. A quarterback is guarded by their offensive linemen. Tight ends may also pass block like other offensive linemen. Gastineau was among the most talented and honored defensive linemen of his era. He is widely considered one of the greatest defensive linemen in league history. He was the 19th defensive linemen selected in 2011. The touchdown was one of two touchdowns in this game by offensive linemen. Many were too big to be receivers yet too small for offensive linemen. Donald has been cited as one of the greatest interior defensive linemen of all time. He was the fourth offensive linemen selected in 2014. Yanda was widely considered to be among the best offensive linemen in football. Spreading out the defense reduced the need for power blocking by undersized linemen. In the NFL, players were typically assigned numbers, as were the gaps between offensive linemen.