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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The Florida Gator redshirt sophomore is in the field with the 2010 U.S. Open champ, Graeme McDowell.
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Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Trailing 3-1 heading into the top of the sixth inning, Liberty redshirt sophomore Savannah Jessee homered to bring in senior KK Madrey and knot the game at 3.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Currently with the Chargers, who signed him last month, Lance has thrown for 1,063 yards and five touchdowns in 12 NFL games.
2020: Ben DiNucci, James Madison
Round 7, No. 231 | Dallas Cowboys
DiNucci began his career at Pitt and made six starts as a redshirt sophomore in 2017.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
This will be his fourth year with the Tigers, coming in as a redshirt junior and having his first real opportunity at becoming a starter.
—Chase Gemez, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
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Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Trailing 3-1 heading into the top of the sixth inning, Liberty redshirt sophomore Savannah Jessee homered to bring in senior KK Madrey and knot the game at 3.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Currently with the Chargers, who signed him last month, Lance has thrown for 1,063 yards and five touchdowns in 12 NFL games.
2020: Ben DiNucci, James Madison
Round 7, No. 231 | Dallas Cowboys
DiNucci began his career at Pitt and made six starts as a redshirt sophomore in 2017.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
This will be his fourth year with the Tigers, coming in as a redshirt junior and having his first real opportunity at becoming a starter.
—Chase Gemez, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
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“Redshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redshirt. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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