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{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
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|name=Drew Kaser
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|caption=Kaser with the Chargers in 2016
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| position = [[Punter (football)|Punter]]
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|2|11}}
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| birth_place = [[Strongsville, Ohio]], U.S.
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| draftyear = 2016
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| draftround = 6
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| draftpick = 179
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| high_school = [[Walsh Jesuit High School|Walsh Jesuit]]<br>([[Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio]])
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| college = [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]]
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* [[History of the San Diego Chargers|San Diego]] / [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[History of the San Diego Chargers|San Diego]] / [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
* [[Green Bay Packers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
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* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2013 College Football All-America Team|2013]])
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* Second-team All-American ([[2015 College Football All-America Team|2015]])
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| statlabel1 = Punts
* 2× First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2013 All-SEC football team|2013]], [[2015 All-SEC football team|2015]])
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'''Andrew James Kaser''' (born February 11, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[Punter (football)|punter]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.12thman.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205239916 | title=DREW KASER | website=Texas A&M| publisher=Texas A&M University | access-date=March 25, 2015 }}</ref>
'''Andrew James Kaser''' (born February 11, 1993) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[Punter (football)|punter]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M Aggies]], twice earning [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] honors.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.12thman.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205239916 | title=DREW KASER | website=Texas A&M| publisher=Texas A&M University | access-date=March 25, 2015 }}</ref> He was selected by the [[San Diego Chargers]] in the sixth round of the [[2016 NFL draft]].


==College career==
==College career==
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In Kaser's first season with the [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M Aggies]], he played in only one game, punting twice. Kaser was then [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirted]] the next year and returned to the field the following year.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
In Kaser's first season with the [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M Aggies]], he played in only one game, [[Punt (gridiron football)|punting]] twice. Kaser was then [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirted]] the next year and returned to the field the following year.


As a redshirt sophomore in 2013, Kaser was a finalist for the [[Ray Guy Award]], given annually to the best collegiate punter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/college/college_football/2013/12/memphis_punter_tom_hornsey_wins_ray_guy_award|title=Memphis punter Tom Hornsey wins Ray Guy Award|work=[[Boston Herald]]|date=December 13, 2013|access-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref> Kaser was also named 2013 ''[[Sporting News]]'' All-American and first-team All-SEC punter. He led the SEC with an average punt at 47.4 yards, breaking the old school record of 47.0 yards held by [[Shane Lechler]]. Kaser kicked his longest punt of the season for 76 yards against [[Rice University]].{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} Kaser would later be named special teams MVP at the Aggies annual banquet.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
As a redshirt sophomore in 2013, Kaser was a finalist for the [[Ray Guy Award]], given annually to the best collegiate punter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=David |date=December 13, 2013 |title=Memphis punter Tom Hornsey wins Ray Guy Award |url=https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/sports/college/2013/12/13/memphis-punter-tom-hornsey-wins-ray-guy-award/14430293007/ |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=The Augusta Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref> Kaser was also named 2013 ''[[Sporting News]]'' [[All-American]] and first-team All-[[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) punter. He led the SEC with an average punt at 47.4 yards, breaking the old school record of 47.0 yards held by [[Shane Lechler]]. Kaser kicked his longest punt of the season for 76 yards against [[Rice University]]. Kaser would later be named [[special teams]] MVP at the Aggies annual banquet.


In 2014, his junior year, Kaser was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 3 in the SEC, averaging 44.5 yards a punt on 56 punts, with 15 punts over 50 yards.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} Kaser also earned National Punter of the Week after averaging 54.7 yards on three punts in A&M's victory over [[Auburn University|Auburn]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2018}} Kaser had a career-high four punts downed inside the opponent 20-yard line against [[Mississippi State]] and [[Louisiana-Monroe]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2018}}
In 2014, his junior year, Kaser was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 3 in the SEC, averaging 44.5 yards a punt on 56 punts, with 15 punts over 50 yards. Kaser also earned National Punter of the Week after averaging 54.7 yards on three punts in A&M's victory over [[Auburn University|Auburn]]. Kaser had a career-high four punts downed inside the opponent 20-yard line against [[Mississippi State]] and [[Louisiana-Monroe]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers===
===San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers===
The [[San Diego Chargers]] selected Kaser in the sixth round (179th overall) of the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers Select Texas A&M Punter Drew Kaser|url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/04/30/chargers-select-texas-am-punter-drew-kaser|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=April 30, 2016|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sdut-chargers-draft-drew-kaser-mike-scifres-2016apr30-story.html|title= Chargers release Mike Scifres, draft Drew Kaser |work=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune]]|date=April 30, 2016|first=Michael|last= Gehlken|access-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref>
The [[San Diego Chargers]] selected Kaser in the sixth round (179th overall) of the [[2016 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers Select Texas A&M Punter Drew Kaser|url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/04/30/chargers-select-texas-am-punter-drew-kaser|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=April 30, 2016|access-date=May 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sdut-chargers-draft-drew-kaser-mike-scifres-2016apr30-story.html|title= Chargers release Mike Scifres, draft Drew Kaser |work=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune]]|date=April 30, 2016|first=Michael|last= Gehlken|access-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref>


On October 2, 2018, Kaser was waived by the Chargers after the team signed [[Donnie Jones]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers Make Punter Switch; Sign Donnie Jones|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-make-punter-switch-sign-donnie-jones|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=October 2, 2018}}</ref>
On October 2, 2018, Kaser was waived by the Chargers after the team signed [[Donnie Jones]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers Make Punter Switch; Sign Donnie Jones|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-make-punter-switch-sign-donnie-jones|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=October 2, 2018}}</ref>


===Green Bay Packers===
===Green Bay Packers (first stint)===
On November 3, 2018, Kaser was signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers sign P Drew Kaser|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-p-drew-kaser|website=Packers.com|date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> as an emergency option in case [[J. K. Scott]] needed to leave for the birth of his first child.<ref>https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/11/05/packers-punter-jk-scott-wife-baby-plane</ref> The Packers then released Kaser on November 5 to make room on the roster for [[Ibraheim Campbell]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Drew Kaser: Let go by Green Bay |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/drew-kaser-let-go-by-green-bay/ |work=CBS Sports |access-date=November 5, 2018 |date=November 5, 2018}}</ref>
On November 3, 2018, Kaser was signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers sign P Drew Kaser|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-p-drew-kaser|website=Packers.com|date=November 3, 2018|access-date=November 4, 2018|archive-date=May 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511211907/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-p-drew-kaser|url-status=dead}}</ref> as an emergency option in case [[J. K. Scott]] needed to leave for the birth of his first child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/11/05/packers-punter-jk-scott-wife-baby-plane|title = Packers had plane ready if punter's wife went into labor}}</ref> The Packers then released Kaser on November 5 to make room on the roster for [[Ibraheim Campbell]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Drew Kaser: Let go by Green Bay |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/drew-kaser-let-go-by-green-bay/ |work=CBS Sports |access-date=November 5, 2018 |date=November 5, 2018}}</ref>


===Oakland Raiders===
===Oakland Raiders===
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===Green Bay Packers (second stint)===
===Green Bay Packers (second stint)===
On November 21, 2020, Kaser was signed to the Green Bay Packers active roster,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-p-drew-kaser-to-the-active-roster| title= Packers sign Drew Kaser to the Active roster|website=Packers.com|date=November 21, 2020}}</ref> and was waived two days later.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.packers.com/news/packers-release-p-drew-kaser| title= Packers release P Drew Kaser|website=Packers.com|date=November 23, 2020}}</ref>
On November 21, 2020, Kaser was signed to the Packers active roster,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-p-drew-kaser-to-the-active-roster| title= Packers sign Drew Kaser to the Active roster|website=Packers.com|date=November 21, 2020}}</ref> and was waived two days later.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.packers.com/news/packers-release-p-drew-kaser| title= Packers release P Drew Kaser|website=Packers.com|date=November 23, 2020}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
On January 2, 2021, Kaser was signed to the [[San Francisco 49ers]] practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-compton-sign-kaser-to-practice-squad|website=49ers.com|date=January 2, 2021}}</ref> He was released two days later.<ref>{{cite news |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-13-players-reserve-future-contracts |website=49ers.com |date=January 4, 2021 |access-date=February 15, 2021}}</ref>
On January 2, 2021, Kaser was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-compton-sign-kaser-to-practice-squad|website=49ers.com|date=January 2, 2021}}</ref> He was released two days later.<ref>{{cite news |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-13-players-reserve-future-contracts |website=49ers.com |date=January 4, 2021 |access-date=February 15, 2021 |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009001105/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-13-players-reserve-future-contracts |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.chargers.com/team/players/roster/drew-kaser Los Angeles Chargers bio]
*[http://12thman.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2696 Texas A&M Aggies bio]
*[http://12thman.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2696 Texas A&M Aggies bio]
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Latest revision as of 16:47, 6 August 2024

Drew Kaser
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Kaser with the San Diego Chargers in 2016
No. 8
Position:Punter
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-11) February 11, 1993 (age 31)
Strongsville, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Walsh Jesuit
(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
College:Texas A&M
NFL draft:2016 / round: 6 / pick: 179
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Punts:146
Punting yards:6,918
Average punt:47.4
Inside 20:50
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andrew James Kaser (born February 11, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, twice earning All-American honors.[1] He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

College career

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In Kaser's first season with the Texas A&M Aggies, he played in only one game, punting twice. Kaser was then redshirted the next year and returned to the field the following year.

As a redshirt sophomore in 2013, Kaser was a finalist for the Ray Guy Award, given annually to the best collegiate punter.[2] Kaser was also named 2013 Sporting News All-American and first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) punter. He led the SEC with an average punt at 47.4 yards, breaking the old school record of 47.0 yards held by Shane Lechler. Kaser kicked his longest punt of the season for 76 yards against Rice University. Kaser would later be named special teams MVP at the Aggies annual banquet.

In 2014, his junior year, Kaser was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 3 in the SEC, averaging 44.5 yards a punt on 56 punts, with 15 punts over 50 yards. Kaser also earned National Punter of the Week after averaging 54.7 yards on three punts in A&M's victory over Auburn. Kaser had a career-high four punts downed inside the opponent 20-yard line against Mississippi State and Louisiana-Monroe.

Professional career

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San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers

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The San Diego Chargers selected Kaser in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.[3][4]

On October 2, 2018, Kaser was waived by the Chargers after the team signed Donnie Jones.[5]

Green Bay Packers (first stint)

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On November 3, 2018, Kaser was signed by the Green Bay Packers[6] as an emergency option in case J. K. Scott needed to leave for the birth of his first child.[7] The Packers then released Kaser on November 5 to make room on the roster for Ibraheim Campbell.[8]

Oakland Raiders

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On January 1, 2019, Kaser signed a reserve/future contract with the Oakland Raiders.[9] He was released on May 6, 2019.[10]

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

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On November 21, 2020, Kaser was signed to the Packers active roster,[11] and was waived two days later.[12]

San Francisco 49ers

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On January 2, 2021, Kaser was signed to the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers.[13] He was released two days later.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "DREW KASER". Texas A&M. Texas A&M University. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  2. ^ Lee, David (December 13, 2013). "Memphis punter Tom Hornsey wins Ray Guy Award". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Henne, Ricky (April 30, 2016). "Chargers Select Texas A&M Punter Drew Kaser". Chargers.com. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  4. ^ Gehlken, Michael (April 30, 2016). "Chargers release Mike Scifres, draft Drew Kaser". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  5. ^ Henne, Ricky (October 2, 2018). "Chargers Make Punter Switch; Sign Donnie Jones". Chargers.com.
  6. ^ "Packers sign P Drew Kaser". Packers.com. November 3, 2018. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  7. ^ "Packers had plane ready if punter's wife went into labor".
  8. ^ "Drew Kaser: Let go by Green Bay". CBS Sports. November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
  9. ^ "Raiders announce reserve/future signings – 1.1.19". Raiders.com. January 1, 2019.
  10. ^ "Raiders announce transactions – 5.6.19". Raiders.com. May 6, 2019.
  11. ^ "Packers sign Drew Kaser to the Active roster". Packers.com. November 21, 2020.
  12. ^ "Packers release P Drew Kaser". Packers.com. November 23, 2020.
  13. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. January 2, 2021.
  14. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. January 4, 2021. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
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