Pass Catcher (Noun)
Meaning
A football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The quarterback dropped back to throw and found his favorite pass catcher, a speedy wide receiver, streaking down the sideline.
- The tight end was the team's most reliable pass catcher in crunch time.
- As a pass catcher, his main job was to get open quickly and give the quarterback a target.
- Touted as a top pass catcher coming out of college, the rookie receiver struggled to find his footing in the NFL.
- The veteran pass catcher ran a precise route, breaking free from the defender to snag the touchdown pass.