Etymology
Origin of rusher
1645–55; 1875–80 rusher for def. 2; rush 1 + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Coming out of Texas A&M, Garrett possessed a rare combination of strength and speed that made him a lethal pass rusher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
A look at every player picked by the Chargers during the 2026 NFL draft, which included the franchise selecting a pass rusher with their top pick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
And that’s what they did with UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence — but only after trading down with an NFC East rival at No. 23.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
The strongest area in this year's draft class was thought to be the defensive front and the New York Jets took pass rusher David Bailey with the second pick.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
On offense they averaged 364 yards a game, and they had the leading rusher in the district in Dwane Roberts.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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