Kyle Christy is an American football punter who is currently a free agent in the National Football League (NFL). He played

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at the University of Florida.

Early years

Christy was born in Brownsburg, Indiana, and played football for

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. He was a

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until his junior year, when his coach asked him to try punting, as well. Christy made 5 of 8

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and 31 of 37 extra-point attempts as a junior. As a senior, he averaged 42 yards per punt and was named to the All-State team."Kyle Christy"
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College career

Christy attended the University of Florida, where he was a member of coach Will Muschamp's Florida Gators football team. In 2011, he had 30 punts and averaged 40.9 yards per punt. He had a career-long 67-yard punt against

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. In the

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, he averaged 37.3 yards on three punts, and the Gators won. In 2012, Christy had 66 punts and averaged 45.8 yards per punt. His punting average topped the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was named to the All-SEC first-team and was a finalist for the

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. In the

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, he averaged 41.3 yards on four punts in a loss. Christy was listed by '' The News-Press'' as the 10th best kicking teams athlete in

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history.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

On April 25, 2016, the

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signed Christy to a four-year contract. He was waived on June 2, 2016.

Early years

College career

Professional career

Detroit Lions

See also

References

Further reading