Britton Colquitt is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He was born on March 20, 1985, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and attended the University of Tennessee, where he played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Colquitt signed with the Denver Broncos as a free agent. He spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Broncos, where he established himself as one of the league's top punters. He was a key contributor to the Broncos' Super Bowl XLVIII victory in 2014, where he averaged 45.9 yards per punt and pinned the Seattle Seahawks inside their own 20-yard line three times.
In 2016, Colquitt signed with the Cleveland Browns, where he played for four seasons. He continued to perform at a high level, averaging 45.6 yards per punt during his time with the Browns. He also set a Browns franchise record for the longest punt in team history, a 81-yarder in a game against the Baltimore Ravens in 2017.
In 2020, Colquitt signed with the Minnesota Vikings, where he played in all 16 games of the season. He averaged 45.2 yards per punt and had a net average of 39.9 yards per punt, which ranked him among the top punters in the league.
Throughout his career, Colquitt was known for his consistency and accuracy as a punter. He was also a reliable holder for field goals and extra points, which is a crucial role in the NFL. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2012 and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 2016.
Off the field, Colquitt was involved in various charitable organizations and was known for his philanthropic efforts. He was a finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2017, which recognizes players for their excellence on and off the field.
In March 2021, Colquitt was released by the Vikings, and he announced his retirement from the NFL shortly thereafter. He finished his career with 814 punts for 36,849 yards, an average of 45.3 yards per punt. He also had 204 punts inside the 20-yard line and only 92 touchbacks, which is a testament to his accuracy as a punter.
Overall, Britton Colquitt had a successful career as an NFL punter, and he will be remembered as one of the best in the league during his time.
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