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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Additionally, Miami brings back redshirt freshman Bobby Washington Jr., who played 14 defensive snaps last year, and redshirt junior Chase Smith, who played in three games last season after missing extensive time due to injury.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Few Gators up front generated as much buzz as redshirt freshman Bryce Lovett (6-5, 325) of Rockledge.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Sophomore Andrew Meadow and redshirt junior RJ Keene saw sporadic playing time last season, and both will be fighting for more action this season.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2024
Moore eventually could join the mix with a cadre of promising young receivers, including sophomore Aidan Mizell, a former Orlando Boone standout, fleet-footed true freshmen Tank Hawkins and TJ Abrams and redshirt freshmen Andy Jean, who has battled injuries.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Few Gators up front generated as much buzz as redshirt freshman Bryce Lovett (6-5, 325) of Rockledge.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2024
Sophomore Andrew Meadow and redshirt junior RJ Keene saw sporadic playing time last season, and both will be fighting for more action this season.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2024
Moore eventually could join the mix with a cadre of promising young receivers, including sophomore Aidan Mizell, a former Orlando Boone standout, fleet-footed true freshmen Tank Hawkins and TJ Abrams and redshirt freshmen Andy Jean, who has battled injuries.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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“Redshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redshirt. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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