Play 1. Roughing the Kicker.
Play 2. Legal, This is not roughing.
Case Book Play 9.4.5A is very similar to Play 2 of the OP and the following statement is from the Comment Section of 9.4.5A:
"The rule does not specify that only the player who touches the kick is excused from contacting the kicker/holder, rather it states, “when the defense touches...” (9-4-5b)"
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