placekicker

[plays-kik-er]

noun

1. a football player who specializes in place kicks.

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

Is Rams placekicker Lucas Havrisik still under roster scrutiny considering he missed another field goal against Washington that kept the Commanders within striking distance.

From Los Angeles Times

Successful field goals inside 50 yards on 20 attempts this season by Ravens placekicker Justin Tucker before he missed in the fourth quarter from 44 yards with the Chargers trailing 13-10.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams’ new placekicker, Lucas Havrisik, grew up in Riverside County and attended Norco High School, but has been away from home for years.

From Los Angeles Times