Clint Stitser (born May 19, 1985) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2010. He played

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. Stitser was also a member of the

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and

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. He is currently a real estate broker in

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College career

Stitser played

for the

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from 2003 to 2007. He made 71% of his field goals in his college career.

Professional career

New York Jets

Stitser went

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in the

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. He was signed by the

on April 6, 2010, but was waived on June 1.

Seattle Seahawks

He signed with the

on August 17 and played in one preseason game for the Seahawks. He made a 35-yard field goal in the game, and converted all three extra point attempts. He was waived on August 31.

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 30, he was signed by the

, replacing ineffective starter

Aaron Pettrey Aaron Pettrey (born June 17, 1986) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was formerly a kicker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Pettrey was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals' roster on November 16, 2010, after a seas ...

Washington Redskins

Stitser signed with the

on August 17, 2011, but was waived on August 30.

Las Vegas Locomotives

Stitser played for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League during the

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and

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seasons.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsCincinnati Bengals bioSeattle Seahawks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stitser, Clint 1985 births Living people Players of American football from Reno, Nevada American football placekickers Fresno State Bulldogs football players New York Jets players Seattle Seahawks players Cincinnati Bengals players Washington Redskins players Las Vegas Locomotives players