Brad Maynard is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. He was born on February 9, 1974, in Bedford, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University, where he played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.
Maynard was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played for the Giants for four seasons, from 1997 to 2000, before signing with the Chicago Bears in 2001. He played for the Bears for 10 seasons, from 2001 to 2010, and was a key player on the team that reached Super Bowl XLI in 2007.
Maynard was known for his consistency and accuracy as a punter, and he was named to the Pro Bowl in 1998, 2003, and 2006. He also holds several NFL records, including the most punts inside the 20-yard line in a single season (40) and the most career punts inside the 20-yard line (439).
In addition to his success on the field, Maynard was also known for his philanthropic work off the field. He established the Brad Maynard Foundation in 2001, which provides financial assistance to families with children who have life-threatening illnesses.
Maynard retired from the NFL in 2012, after playing his final season with the Houston Texans. He finished his career with 1,238 punts for 52,735 yards, an average of 42.6 yards per punt. He also had 437 punts inside the 20-yard line and 92 touchbacks.
Overall, Brad Maynard had a successful career as a punter in the NFL, earning recognition for his consistency and accuracy on the field, as well as his philanthropic work off the field. He remains a respected figure in the world of football and a role model for young players.
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