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| Punter | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: September 27, 1992 | |
| Place of birth: Brownsburg (IN) | |
| Career information | |
| College: Florida | |
| Undrafted in 2015 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| * Detroit Lions ( 2016)* | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Kyle Christy is an American football punter who is currently a free agent in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Florida.
Early years[]
Christy was born in Brownsburg, Indiana, and played football for Brownsburg High School. He was a placekicker until his junior year, when his coach asked him to try punting, as well. Christy made 5 of 8 field goals and 31 of 37 extra-point attempts as a junior. As a senior, he averaged 42 yards per punt and was named to the All-State team.[1][2][3][4]
College career[]
Christy attended the University of Florida, where he was a member of coach Will Muschamp's Florida Gators football team. In 2011, he had 30 punts and averaged 40.9 yards per punt. He had a career-long 67-yard punt against Auburn.[1] In the 2012 Gator Bowl, he averaged 37.3 yards on three punts, and the Gators won.[5]
In 2012, Christy had 66 punts and averaged 45.8 yards per punt. His punting average topped the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was named to the All-SEC first team and was a finalist for the Ray Guy Award.[1] In the 2013 Sugar Bowl, he averaged 41.3 yards on four punts in a loss.[6]
Professional career[]
Detroit Lions[]
On April 25, 2016, the Detroit Lions signed Christy to a four-year contract.[7] He was waived on June 2, 2016.
Fantasy Career
On September 5, 2017 Christy was signed to a one-year contract with The 5th Annual Howie Invitational.
On August 6, 2018 Christy ended a two week holdout and reportedly signed a two year extension, with a player option for a third year.
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Kyle Christy". gatorzone.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Kyle Christy". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ↑ Morgan, Joe. "Punter Kyle Christy proves to be a key weapon for Gators". articles.orlandosentinel.com. October 11, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ↑ Abolverdi, Zach. "Christy a weapon for UF". gatorsports.com. October 12, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Kyle Christy 2011 Game Log". espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Kyle Christy". espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ↑ Birkett, Dave (April 25, 2016). "Detroit Lions sign punter Kyle Christy". Detroit Free Press. http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/25/detroit-lions-sign-kyle-christy/83501704/. Retrieved April 25, 2016.