top kick
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of top kick
First recorded in 1925–30
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Cinque Sweeting, among the XFL’s top kick returners last season, said there’s ample opportunity to tear off a big return for players who can run around or through the first line of defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
The emergence of Hobert and Victor allows Rolovich to spell Harris, one of the Pac-12’s top kick returners.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2021
In 2018, he caught 18 passes for 395 yards as a receiver and was the Bulls’ top kick returner with an average of 19.3 yards.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 12, 2020
Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes and San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny are two of the top kick returners in the draft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2018
"You're the youngest top kick I've ever seen."
From Treachery in Outer Space by Louis Glanzman
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