Colton Schmidt

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Colton Schmidt
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Schmidt in the 2014 NFL season.
No. 6 Buffalo Bills
Position: Punter
Personal information
Date of birth: (1990-10-27) October 27, 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth: Bakersfield, California
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Career information
High school: Liberty High School
College: UC Davis
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2015
Punts: 168
Punt Yards: 6,710
Punt Average: 44.6
Player stats at NFL.com

Colton Schmidt (born October 27, 1990) is an American football punter for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). An undrafted free agent, he first signed with an NFL team in 2013.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Schmidt signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent, following the NFL Draft, on July 15, 2013.[1] He was waived on August 2, but re-signed with the team on a three-year contract four days later.[1] He was cut after the third preseason game of 2013.[2]

Cleveland Browns

Schmidt was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[3] He did not make the roster and was waived during final cuts.

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Schmidt in Camp 2015

Second stint with the San Francisco 49ers

Schmidt was signed by the 49ers for the second time on Jan 7, 2014.[4] He was released on August 26, 2014.[5]

Buffalo Bills

On August 30, 2014, Schmidt was awarded off waivers to the Buffalo Bills.[6] Schmidt was signed to handle punting duties, while Jordan Gay was signed as a kickoff specialist.

On January 4, 2016, the BIlls signed Schmidt to a contract extension.[7]

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