Gunner (American football)
SPECIALIST POSITION IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL SPECIAL TEAMS, WHO RUNS DOWN THE SIDELINE VERY QUICKLY IN AN ATTEMPT TO TACKLE THE KICK OR PUNT RETURNER
Gunner (gridiron football)
In American football, a gunner, also known as a shooter, flyer, headhunter, or kamikaze, is a player on kickoffs and punts who specializes in running down the sideline very quickly in an attempt to tackle the kick or punt returner.About Football Glossary - Gunner Gunners must have several techniques in order to break away or "shed" blockers, and have good agility in order to change their running direction quickly.