Britton Colquitt Explained

Britton Colquitt
Number:4, 2
Position:Punter
Birth Date:20 March 1985
Birth Place:Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:210
High School:Bearden
(Knoxville, Tennessee)
College:Tennessee (2004–2008)
Undraftedyear:2009
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Punts
Statvalue1:834
Statlabel2:Punting yards
Statvalue2:37,897
Statlabel3:Punting average
Statvalue3:45.4
Statlabel4:Longest punt
Statvalue4:79
Statlabel5:Inside 20
Statvalue5:262
Pfr:C/ColqBr00

Britton Douglas Colquitt (born March 20, 1985) is an American former professional football punter in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in December 2009. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Early life

Colquitt played football, basketball and soccer at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.[1]

College career

Colquitt played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers at the University of Tennessee, where he majored in political science.[2] During the 2005, 2006, and 2007 seasons, he was the Volunteers first team punter. He earned consensus first-team All-SEC honors in 2006 and second-team All-SEC honors in 2007.

While at the University of Tennessee, Colquitt had a well-publicized saga with alcohol problems. He was first suspended from the University of Tennessee football team in March 2004 after three alcohol-related arrests,[3] despite having only arrived on campus in 2003. In his junior season, he was suspended for the first five games of the season and had his scholarship stripped after being arrested on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.[4]

Professional career

Denver Broncos (first stint)

Colquitt signed with the Denver Broncos on April 28, 2009. He was waived on September 1, 2009.[5]

Miami Dolphins

Colquitt was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins on December 22, 2009.[6]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

Colquitt was signed to the Broncos' active roster from the Miami Dolphins' practice squad on December 30, 2009.[7] On September 12, 2010, in the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Colquitt made his NFL debut and had four punts for 172 net yards (43.00 average).[8] He recorded 86 punts for 3,835 yards for a 44.59 average on the 2010 season.[9]

In the 2011 season, Colquitt recorded 101 punts for a total of 4,783 yards, enough for fifth all time for single-season punting yards.[10] [11] He led the NFL in punting yards in the 2011 season.[12]

In the 2012 season, Colquitt recorded 67 punts for 3,099 yards for a 46.25 average.[13]

On April 23, 2013, Colquitt signed his restricted free agent tender.[14] On August 11, 2013, he signed a three-year extension worth $11.6 million on top of his one-year tender.[15] In the 2013 season, he had 65 punts for 2,893 yards for a 44.51 average.[16] The Broncos reached Super Bowl XLVIII, which they lost to the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 43–8. In the loss, he had two punts for 60 net yards.[17]

In the 2014 season, Colquitt had 69 punts for 3,048 net yards for a 44.17 average.[18]

Colquitt agreed to a $1.4 million pay cut on August 3, 2015.[19] In the 2015 season, he had 84 punts for 3,663 yards for a 43.61 average.[20]

On February 7, 2016, Colquitt was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10, giving Colquitt his first Super Bowl victory.[21]

On August 30, 2016, Colquitt was released by the Broncos due to not accepting a pay cut.[22]

Franchise records

Cleveland Browns

On September 3, 2016, Colquitt signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns worth $1.7 million.[24] He had 83 punts for 3,761 yards for a 45.31 average in the 2016 season.[25]

On February 28, 2017, Colquitt signed a four-year contract extension with the Browns.[26] In the 2017 season, he had 80 punts for 3,811 yards for a 47.64 average.[27]

In the 2018 season, Colquitt had 83 punts for 3,767 yards for a 45.39 average.[28] Colquitt had the longest punt of the 2018 season by any punter with a 79-yard punt.[29]

On August 31, 2019, Colquitt was released by the Browns.[30]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 1, 2019, Colquitt was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.[31] In the 2019 season, he had 62 punts for 2,802 yards for a 45.19 average.[32]

On March 19, 2020, Colquitt signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Vikings.[33] In the 2020 season, he had 54 punts for 2,435 yards for a 45.09 average.[34]

On September 1, 2021, Colquitt was released by the Vikings after the team signed Jordan Berry.[35]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Won the Super Bowl
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGPPunting
Punts Yards Avg Lng Blk
DEN0
DEN1686 3,835 44.6 63 0
DEN161014,78347.4 66 0
DEN1667 3,099 46.3 67 0
DEN1665 2,893 44.5 60 1
DEN1669 3,048 44.2 65 0
DEN1684 3,663 43.6 62 0
CLE1683 3,761 45.3 65 0
CLE1680 3,811 47.667 1
CLE1683 3,767 45.4 792
MIN1662 2,802 45.2 59 0
MIN1656 2,435 45.1 59 2
Career 176 834 37,903 45.5 79 6

Personal life

Several of Colquitt's family members have punted in the NFL. His father, Craig, won two Super Bowl rings playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers.[36] His older brother, Dustin, spent 15 seasons as the punter for the Kansas City Chiefs and won a Super Bowl ring after the Chiefs victory in Super Bowl LIV.[37] His uncle Jimmy[38] punted at Tennessee. Jimmy played in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks in 1985.[39]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Longman . Jeré . 2014 . A Family of Punters Demonstrates the Heredity of Hang Time . November 13, 2017 . The New York Times . en-US.
  2. Web site: Football: 47 Britton Colquitt . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111001235417/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/colquitt_britton00.html . October 1, 2011 . March 1, 2010 . UTSports.com . CBS Interactive.
  3. Web site: February 18, 2008 . DUI arrest costs Vols punter 5 games, scholarship . March 10, 2024 . ESPN.com. Associated Press . en.
  4. Web site: Edwards . Drew . February 17, 2008 . Colquitt suspended for 5 games and loses scholarship after DUI charge . March 10, 2024 . Knoxville News Sentinel . en.
  5. Web site: Britton Colquitt . Pro-Football-Reference . May 21, 2024.
  6. Web site: Wilson . Aaron . December 22, 2009 . Dolphins adding Britton Colquitt to practice squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110714155828/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wilson-Dolphins-adding-Britton-Colquitt-to-practice-squad.html . July 14, 2011 . December 22, 2009 . National Football Post.
  7. Web site: Jones . Lindsay . December 30, 2009 . Broncos sign P Colquitt . October 4, 2023 . Denver Post.
  8. Web site: Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars – September 12th, 2010 . November 13, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2010 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: NFL Punting Yards Single-Season Leaders . November 13, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2011 Game Log . November 13, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: 2011 NFL Punting . October 4, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  13. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2012 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  14. Web site: April 23, 2013 . Broncos’ Britton Colquitt Signs Restricted Free-Agent Tender . March 10, 2024 . Predominantly Orange . en-US.
  15. Web site: August 13, 2013 . Colquitt Now Highest-Paid Punter In Family, NFL . March 10, 2024 . CBS – Colorado . en-US.
  16. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2013 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  17. Web site: Super Bowl XLVIII – Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos – February 2nd, 2014 . November 3, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  18. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2014 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  19. Web site: Renck . Troy E. . August 3, 2015 . Britton Colquitt, Broncos agree to reduced salary for 2015 . March 10, 2024 . The Denver Post . en-US.
  20. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2015 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  21. Web site: Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016 . August 31, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  22. Web site: Mason . Andrew . August 30, 2016 . Broncos release Britton Colquitt, make three other moves to get down to 75 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160831145744/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-release-Britton-Colquitt-make-three-other-moves-to-get-down-to-75/506103de-172e-40eb-af2f-ea17ee7076e3 . August 31, 2016 . September 1, 2016 . DenverBroncos.com.
  23. Web site: Denver Broncos Single-Season Punting Leaders . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  24. Web site: Shook . Nick . September 3, 2016 . Browns sign Britton Colquitt to one-year deal . September 3, 2016 . NFL.com.
  25. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2016 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  26. Web site: February 28, 2017 . Browns and P Britton Colquitt agree on contract . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170301021900/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-and-P-Britton-Colquitt-agree-on-contract/88a7a754-02d7-4a21-8d4a-a321a56d4364 . March 1, 2017 . March 1, 2017 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  27. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2017 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  28. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2018 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  29. Web site: NFL Single-Season Longest Punt Leaders Through 2018 . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  30. Web site: August 31, 2019 . Browns cut roster to 53 players . October 4, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  31. Web site: Sulgad . Judd . September 1, 2019 . Vikings sign veteran punter Britton Colquitt, release Matt Wile . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190902055501/https://www.skornorth.com/vikings-2/2019/09/report-vikings-to-sign-britton-colquitt-release-matt-wile/ . September 2, 2019 . September 2, 2019 . skornorth.com.
  32. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2019 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  33. Web site: Young . Lindsey . March 17, 2020 . Vikings Re-Sign P Britton Colquitt . October 4, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  34. Web site: Britton Colquitt 2020 Game Log . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  35. Web site: Peters . Craig . September 1, 2021 . Vikings Sign Former Steelers Punter Jordan Berry . October 4, 2023 . Vikings.com.
  36. Web site: Krammer . Andrew . September 7, 2019 . Britton Colquitt's punting family credited with helping preserve his career . March 10, 2024 . Star Tribune.
  37. Web site: Dustin Colquitt Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  38. Web site: October 28, 2007. Associated Press . Former Vol Colquitt kicks in huge donation . October 4, 2023 . Elizabethton Star. Google News.
  39. Web site: Jimmy Colquitt Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . March 10, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.

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