Robert Malone facts for kids
Malone (#3) during pre-game warm-ups with the New York Jets in 2012
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| Position: | Punter | ||||||||
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| Born: | February 4, 1988 Orange, California |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Riverside (CA) King | ||||||||
| College: | Fresno State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||
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Robert Malone was born on February 4, 1988, in Orange, California. He is an American football player. Robert is known for playing as a punter in the National Football League (NFL).
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Robert Malone's Football Journey
Robert Malone started his football career in high school. He attended Riverside King High School in California. After high school, he went on to play college football.
College Days at Fresno State
Robert played college football at Fresno State University. He was a talented punter there. In 2009, he was chosen for the First-team All-WAC selection. This means he was one of the best punters in his college conference.
Kicking Off in the NFL
After college, Robert Malone was not chosen by any team in the NFL draft in 2010. This is called being undrafted. However, he still got a chance to play professional football.
Playing for Many Teams
Robert Malone played for several teams during his NFL career. He first joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2010. Later that year, he also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In 2011, he was with the Detroit Lions. The next year, 2012, he played for both the San Diego Chargers and the New York Jets. He stayed with the Jets through 2013.
In 2014, Robert played for the Washington Redskins. His last team listed was the New York Giants in 2015.
What Does a Punter Do?
A punter is a special player in American football. Their main job is to kick the ball to the other team. This usually happens when a team cannot get a first down. The punter tries to kick the ball as far as possible. They also try to make the ball land close to the other team's goal line. This makes it harder for the other team to score.
Key Achievements
Robert Malone had a notable achievement in college. He was named a First-team All-WAC selection in 2009. This shows he was a top player in his position.
During his professional career, he kicked many punts. By the 2014 season, he had 157 punts. These kicks covered a total of 6,993 yards. His average kick distance was 44.5 yards.
