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placekicker

American  
[plays-kik-er] / ˈpleɪsˌkɪk ər /

noun

  1. a football player who specializes in place kicks.


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Evans had handled kickoffs, so placekicker Joshua Karty will take on that role.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

Harrison Butker, the placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, went viral after he delivered a commencement address to a Catholic liberal arts school.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2024

The Chargers traded placekicker Dustin Hopkins to Cleveland for a 2025 seventh-round pick Monday, as they opted to go with Cameron Dicker to start the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Sophomores Jack McCallister and Grady Gross also won position competitions at punter and placekicker, respectively.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

I can see the Tangerine Times photos of the sensational senior placekicker Erik Fisher and his anonymous holder.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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