Dave Rayner
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| Free Agent — No. -- | |
| Placekicker | |
| Date of birth: October 26, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Oxford, Michigan | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 210 lb (95 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2005 for the Indianapolis Colts | |
| Career history | |
| College: Michigan State | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 202 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
David Michael Rayner (born October 26, 1982 in Rochester, Michigan) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.
Rayner has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.
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[edit] Early years
Rayner went to Oxford High School where he played as a kicker for the varsity football team. As a four-year starter he broke all but one school punting and placekicking record. He also played as a wide receiver, catching 13 passes for 210 yards and 3 touchdowns.
ALSO... Dave Rayner fought his sexuality his entire life,only until everyone found out his true sexuality. Despite numerous attempts by accomplice Morgan Mayer to keep his homosexuality a secret, it was blatantly obvious by the several "Gay" poses he struck in photos. He is now, without question, scientifically Homosexual (Attracted to the same sex).
[edit] College career
Rayner attended Michigan State University and graduated in 2004 with a major in kinesiology. He served as the football team's placekicker for 4 years and was a four-year letterman. He left Michigan State as the school's all time leading scorer with 334 points.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Indianapolis Colts
He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2005, and served as the kickoff specialist for the Colts. Rayner was released by the Colts on April 3, 2006.
[edit] Green Bay Packers
Rayner was then signed by the Green Bay Packers on April 6, 2006. After Billy Cundiff was released, Rayner became the Packers' full-time kicker for the 2006 season. On September 1, 2007, the Packers released him in favor of highly-touted rookie Mason Crosby.
[edit] Kansas City Chiefs
Nine days later, Rayner was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to replace struggling rookie kicker Justin Medlock. After beginning the 2007 season with 13 field goals made in his first 16 attempts, he was released on November 26 after missing a 4th quarter attempt against rival Oakland. Rayner's inability to consistently make short field goals, with 3 misses from under 40 yards, was the primary reason for his departure from the Chiefs. He was replaced by veteran kicker John Carney.
[edit] San Diego Chargers
After being released from the Chiefs, Rayner signed a contract with the San Diego Chargers after full-time kicker Nate Kaeding was injured while making a tackle on a kickoff. With the Chargers, Rayner served as the kickoff specialist for the last two games of the regular season as well as the 2007-2008 playoffs.
It has been noted that Rayner has one of the stronger legs amongst NFL placekickers. During the 2006 season, he kicked a 54-yard field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles, tying the longest field goal in Packers' history (Ryan Longwell and Chris Jacke also have made 54-yard field goals). He also made a 55-yard field goal two weeks later against the Miami Dolphins; however, it was called back due to a defensive penalty that occurred before the snap, nullifying the play.
[edit] Miami Dolphins
On March 11, 2008, Rayner was signed by the Miami Dolphins. However, he was released on June 6 before training camp.
[edit] Records
- Kicked longest field goal in Packers history (54 yards - Tied with Chris Jacke and Ryan Longwell)
- Michigan State's all-time leading scorer with 334 points, as well as all-time leader in field goals made (62) and extra points (148)
- 14th player in Big Ten history to score more than 300 points
- Hit his first game winner December 21, 2006 at home against the Minnesota Vikings
[edit] Recent News
It has been recently revealed that Ted Larkin, a high school student, has been using the alias Dave Rayner to gain access into gay bars.
[edit] External links
| Preceded by Ryan Longwell |
Green Bay Packers Placekickers 2006 |
Succeeded by Mason Crosby |
| Preceded by Justin Medlock |
Kansas City Chiefs Placekickers 2007 |
Succeeded by John Carney |
