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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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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

Rookie Jake Moody, who succeeded Robbie Gould as placekicker for the 49ers, made all three of his field-goal attempts against the Steelers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

In his debut in a Rams uniform, placekicker Brett Maher had a 57-yard attempt blocked and then missed a 56-yard attempt.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 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