Lewis Colbert Explained

Lewis Colbert
Number:5
Position:Punter
Birth Date:23 August 1963
Birth Place:Phenix City, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:182
High School:Phenix City (AL) Glenwood
College:Auburn
Draftyear:1986
Draftround:8
Draftpick:196
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Punts
Statvalue1:117
Statlabel2:Punt yards
Statvalue2:4,676
Statlabel3:Longest punt
Statvalue3:56
Pfr:ColbLe20

Lewis Welton Colbert (born August 23, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL).

Colbert was born and raised in Phenix City, Alabama and played scholastically at Glenwood Academy.[1] He played collegiately at Auburn,[2] where he was a first-team All-America selection as a senior.[3]

Colbert was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the eighth round of the 1986 NFL draft.[4] He was the Chiefs full time punter in 1986, but only spent two games with them the following year.[1] He joined the San Diego Chargers in 1989, but again only appeared in two games.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lewis Colbert Stats . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 2020-02-04.
  2. Web site: Lewis Colbert State . NFL.com . May 14, 2024.
  3. News: Kodak All-America Team. Detroit Free Press. November 27, 1985. 5D.
  4. Web site: 1986 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-10-02 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.