Brandon Coutu
| Jacksonville Jaguars | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 29, 1984 Lawrenceville, Georgia |
| Career information | |
| College: | Georgia |
| NFL draft: | 2008 / round: 7 / pick: 235 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Brandon Coutu (born September 29, 1984) is an American football placekicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
College career
At the University of Georgia, he kicked three field goals of over 50 yards, his longest was 58 yards. He never missed a PAT at Georgia and was the first kicker in Georgia history to have over 80% field goal accuracy. All these things were accomplished after turning down scholarships at other schools for soccer and being a walk-on on Georgia's football team.
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
Coutu was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was one of only two kickers picked by NFL teams in that draft. He was waived by the team on September 5, 2009.
Coutu was re-signed by the Seahawks on July 30, 2011 to replace Olindo Mare. He was released on August 20.
Las Vegas Locomotives
On August 25, 2011, Coutu signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives.[1]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On December 12, 2011, Coutu was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.
References
- ^ "Personnel Transaction Notice - August 25, 2011". United Football League. Retrieved 27 August 2011.