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| Born: | March 2, 1973 Farmington, Missouri, U.S. |
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| College: | Arkansas State | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1996 | ||||||
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Kyle Davis Richardson, born on March 2, 1973, is a former professional American football player. He was a punter in the National Football League (NFL). A punter is a special player who kicks the ball far down the field to the other team. Kyle played college football at Arkansas State University. He then had a professional career that lasted ten years. He played for several teams, including the Baltimore Ravens. With the Ravens, he helped his team win Super Bowl XXXV.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Kyle Richardson grew up in Farmington, Missouri. He went to Farmington Senior High School. During his time in high school, Kyle was a talented athlete. He played football, basketball, and ran track.
Football Star in High School
In high school football, Kyle played many different positions. He was a defensive back, a punter, and a placekicker. He also played as a wide receiver. He was a starter on the football team for three years. Each of those three years, he was named an All-conference and All-region player. This means he was one of the best players in his area.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Kyle Richardson became a professional football player. He played for many teams during his ten-year career. He started with the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe in 1996. Then he joined the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks in 1997.
Becoming a Super Bowl Champion
Kyle played for the Baltimore Ravens from 1998 to 2001. During this time, he became a champion! He was a key part of the Ravens team that won Super Bowl XXXV. They won against the New York Giants. The Super Bowl is the championship game of the NFL. It is one of the biggest sporting events each year.
Super Bowl Punting Record
In Super Bowl XXXV, Kyle Richardson and the Giants' punter, Brad Maynard, set a record. Together, they made 21 punts in the game. This is the most punts ever in a Super Bowl by both teams combined. Brad Maynard had 11 punts in that game. Kyle Richardson was second with 10 punts.
Later NFL Career
After his time with the Ravens, Kyle played for other teams. He played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2002. He then joined the Cincinnati Bengals from 2003 to 2004. His last team was the Cleveland Browns in 2005.
