Danny Baugher Explained

Danny Baugher
Number:8
Position:Punter
Birth Date:24 January 1984
Birth Place:Newton, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:194
High School:Phoenix (AZ) Mountain Pointe
College:Arizona
Undraftedyear:2006
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:UFL
Statlabel1:Punting yards
Statvalue1:1,301
Statlabel2:Punting average
Statvalue2:43.4
Statlabel3:Inside 20
Statvalue3:9

Erle Daniel Baugher, IV (born January 24, 1984) is a former American football punter. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Arizona.

Baugher was also a member of the New England Patriots, Rhein Fire, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Locomotives, Atlanta Falcons and Oakland Raiders.

College career

Baugher attended the University of Arizona, where he was a finalist for the Ray Guy Award in 2005.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Baugher was signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2006 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, but was released at the start of training camp.

New England Patriots/Rhein Fire

On October 10, 2006, he was signed to the Patriots' practice squad but was released on August 29, 2007. He played for the Rhein Fire during the 2007 season and was named to the All-League team.

Second stint with Bengals

Baugher was signed a second time by the Bengals on February 5, 2008 and released on April 5, 2008.

Denver Broncos

Baugher was then signed by the Denver Broncos as a free agent on April 5, 2008 and released June 13, 2008. On December 2, 2008, Baugher worked out for the Green Bay Packers but was not signed.[1]

Las Vegas Locomotives

Baugher was drafted by the Las Vegas Locomotives in the UFL Premiere Season Draft and signed with the team on August 31, 2009. He played for the team from 2009 to 2012.

Atlanta Falcons

Baugher was signed to the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons on January 1, 2010.

Oakland Raiders

Baugher was signed by the Oakland Raiders on December 21, 2010 to their practice squad as a potential backup to Shane Lechler. He was released on December 28.

Personal life

His grandfather Erle Baugher played one season in the American Association/American Football League for the Wilmington Clippers during 1948.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20081202/PKR01/81202171/1058/PKR01 No New Punter Yet; 2 More to Try Out
  2. Web site: Erle Baugher Stats. Pro Football Archives.