redshirt

noun

red·shirt ˈred-ˌshərt

: a college athlete who is kept out of varsity competition for a year in order to extend eligibility

redshirt verb

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Cronin said sophomore forwards Brandon Williams and Devin Williams (no relation) would redshirt and freshman guard Eric Freeny was contemplating a similar fate. —

Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Austin Simmons, a redshirt freshman, completed 3 of 3 passes for 47 yards and 1 touchdown after replacing Dart in the fourth quarter. —

Matt Jones, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024 Taking the place of injured redshirt freshman Sam Leavitt, Sims still has the NFL size, arm strength, and impressive athleticism that tantalized scouts as a freshman. —

Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024 Sturdivant, a redshirt junior, was Garbers’ primary target, catching six passes for 94 yards and a touchdown. —

Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for redshirt