Brandon Bogotay (born May 8, 1989) is an

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placekicker Placekicker, or simply kicker (PK or K), is the player in gridiron football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals and extra points. In many cases, the placekicker also serves as the team's kickoff specialist or punter. Spe ...

High school years

Bogotay attended Patrick Henry High School in his hometown of

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College career

Before attending the University of Georgia, Bogotay spent one season at

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, where he was named a First-team All-Southern Conference selection after completing 15 of 15 PAT kicks and converting 15-of-23 field goals with a long of 52 yards. A three-year letterman as a kicker at the University of Georgia (2009–11), Bogotay appeared in 14 contests, while kicking behind current Minnesota Vikings kicker

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, who as a rookie in 2012 was voted to the NFC Pro Bowl squad. During his collegiate career, Bogotay handled kickoff duties as eight of his 29 career kickoffs went for touchbacks. He also converted all seven career PATs. As a senior, he made one of two field goal attempts, as his only miss came from 52 yards.

Professional career

Bogotay signed with the

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on April 2, 2013 to compete with veteran

Shayne Graham Michael Shayne Graham (born December 9, 1977) is an American football coach and former placekicker. Graham played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech. He made his professional debut in Ma ...

in trying to replace

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kicker

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. He was released by the Cleveland Browns on August 31, 2013. In the same move the Browns also released veteran kicker Graham and 13 other players. Bogotay signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 28, 2015.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bogotay, Brandon 1989 births Living people Players of American football from San Diego American football placekickers Georgia Bulldogs football players Cleveland Browns players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Patrick Henry High School (California) alumni