Micah Knorr

Micah J. Knorr (born January 9, 1975 in Orange, California) is a former American football punter in the National Football League. He played college football at Utah State University and was signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 2000. Knorr most recently played for the Denver Broncos in 2005. He was documented in A Few Seconds of Panic.

Early life
Knorr attended Orange High School in Orange, California, and was a two-time All-CIF selection. He finished his prep career with 81 points, and as a senior, averaged 42 yards per punt.

Professional career
Knorr played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2000-2002 as punter and kickoff specialist. He averaged 42.8 yards per punt and placed 18 of 57 kickoff attempts in the endzone. He was also effective in coverage after punting and made two assisted tackles. In 2001, he averaged 40.2 yards per punt. His best performances was when he punted 5 times for 215 yards (43.0 yards per punt average) on October 28 against Arizona, and on November 22 against Denver, when he punted 8 times for 364 yards (45.5 yards per punt avg).

Knorr then signed as free agent with the Broncos on October 30, 2002. Knorr tied for fifth in the AFC in touchbacks by making 7 touchbacks.

In 2003, Knorr averaged 43.2 yards per punt and helped lead his team to the AFC Wild Card Game. His best performances were on September 7 against Cincinnati when he punted 5 times for 235 yards (47.0 yards per punt avg.) and on December 28 against Green Bay. In the game against Green Bay, he punted seven times for 297 yards (43.2 yards per punt avg.). During the course of the season, he added two special teams tackles.

Knorr would later be released on September 2, 2006 when the Broncos acquired Todd Sauerbrun.

He spent 2005 out of football after being released by both the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers.

Personal life
Knorr currently serves as a teacher and football coach at Keller High School.

Knorr managed a sports retail store from 1997 to 1998. From 1998 to 1999, he worked at a gym and a day spa and was the kicking coach at Irvine High School in Irvine, California.