Kyle Christy
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.
Free agent | |
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Position: | Punter |
Personal information | |
Born: | Brownsburg (IN) | September 27, 1992
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Brownsburg (IN) |
College: | Florida |
Undrafted: | 2015 |
Career history | |
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.
References
- "Kyle Christy" Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. 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. Retrieved April 25, 2016.