D. J. Fitzpatrick Explained

D.J. Fitzpatrick
Number:2
Position:Punter / Placekicker
Birth Date:15 November 1982
Birth Place:Granger, Indiana
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:206
High School:Marian (Mishawaka, Indiana)
College:Notre Dame
Undraftedyear:2006
Pastteams:

Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick (born November 15, 1982) is a former American football punter and placekicker. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Notre Dame. Fitzpatrick has also been a member of the Buffalo Bills.

Early years

Fitzpatrick attended Marian High School in Mishawaka, Indiana[1] where he played quarterback, defensive back and kicker.[2] Fitzpatrick was also a captain on the Marian golf team that captured the 2001 Indiana High School Athletic Association.

College career

Fitzpatrick chose to walk-on to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team over the South Carolina Gamecocks football team. Prior to his senior season, Fitzpatrick was named a preseason nominee for the Lou Groza Award[3]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2006 NFL draft, Fitzpatrick signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.[4] Fitzpatrick was "imported" on October 31, 2008, for one game, by Montreal Alouettes General Manager Jim Popp to replace kicker, Damon Duval. He was released immediately after the game as Duval recovered quickly.

Personal

He received an undergraduate and master's degree in Accounting from the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame.Fitzpatrick is currently a Financial Analyst with Goldman Sachs in their West Palm Beach, Florida office.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Patel . Avani . November 9, 2003 . FG kicker thrills his grandpa . www.chicagotribune.com . Chicago Tribune . August 27, 2018.
  2. Web site: Gilloon . Mike . November 18, 2005 . D.J. FITZPATRICK: Special talent . ndsmcobserver.com . The Observer . August 27, 2018.
  3. Web site: Fitzpatrick Among 30 Named To Groza Award Watch List . https://archive.today/20120728143801/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/081305aab.html . dead . July 28, 2012 . August 13, 2005 . The University of Notre Dame . www.und.cstv.com . August 27, 2018 .
  4. Web site: 6 Notre Dame Football Stars Sign Free Agent Pacts with NFL teams . May 1, 2006 . The University of Notre Dame . www.und.com . August 28, 2018.