Peanut Punch (football)

The "Peanut Punch" is a nickname for a gridiron football move in which a player forces a fumble by punching the ball out of the carrier's possession. The practice was popularized by former National Football League cornerback Charles Tillman, who is nicknamed "Peanut" and forced the most fumbles as a defensive back in NFL history.

The effectiveness of the punch has made it a critical component of a defender's play style. The NFL acknowledged it as a football concept in 2022.

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