A defensive player who charges toward the quarterback at the line of scrimmage in an attempt to prevent a pass.
if the lineman doesn't hold the pass rusher, the quarterback may end up getting his head knocked off
Example sentencesExamples
- He was the best interior pass rusher on the team.
- First-round draft picks were skill position guys, pass rushers or linemen.
- He has great use of the hands for a pass rusher.
- The quick-hitting throws were clearly part of the game plan against Buffalo's superior pass rushers.
- He's an athletic linebacker with short area burst who's also a solid pass rusher.