Cody Webster facts for kids
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| Position: | Punter |
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| Born: | June 1, 1991 |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| High school: | Harrisburg (PA) Central Dauphin East |
| College: | Purdue |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
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Cody Thomas Webster, born on June 1, 1991, is a former American football player. He was a punter, which means he kicked the ball far down the field to the other team. Cody played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. He set a record there for the best average punting yards in a single game. In 2013, he was even named the Big Ten Punter of the Year, which is a big award! Later, Cody played for the Brooklyn Bolts in a league called the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL).
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Cody Webster's High School Football Journey
Cody Webster was a star player at Central Dauphin East High School. He played on the varsity football team in many positions. These included punter, placekicker, defensive back, quarterback, and wide receiver.
High School Awards and Recognition
Cody was recognized for his amazing punting skills.
- He was a first-team All-Mid Penn Conference punter four times.
- He was also chosen as an all-state player three times.
Choosing a College: Purdue University
Cody decided to play for Purdue University on October 4, 2009. People thought he would be a starter right away. This was because Purdue's main punter was graduating. Cody officially signed with Purdue on February 3, 2010. Experts like Rivals.com and ESPN ranked him as one of the best kickers in the country for his high school class.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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| Cody Webster K |
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Central Dauphin East High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | -- | Oct 4, 2009 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 73 |
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: -- (P) Rivals: 25 (K) ESPN: 34 (K) | ||||||
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Cody Webster's College Football Career
Cody played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. While there, he studied agriculture. He was the main punter for the Boilermakers for four seasons. These were the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons.
Record-Breaking Punts and Awards
In 2010, Cody kicked a 79-yard punt against Northwestern. This was the longest punt of his college career. Even as a freshman, he was fifth in the Big Ten conference for punting average.
Cody earned many honors during his college years:
- He received honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2010 and 2012.
- He was named second-team All-Big Ten in 2011.
- In 2013, he earned first-team All-Big Ten honors.
- As a senior, Cody led the entire Big Ten conference in punting average.
He was named the Big Ten Punter of the Year in 2013. He was also a finalist for the Ray Guy Award on November 25, 2013. This award goes to the best college punter in the nation.
Cody Webster's Professional Football Path
After college, Cody hoped to play in the NFL.
Trying Out for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Cody was not chosen in the 2014 NFL draft. However, he got a chance to try out for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He attended their rookie minicamp in 2014.
Playing for the Brooklyn Bolts
In 2015, Cody signed with the Brooklyn Bolts. This team was part of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL). He played for them during the 2015 season.
