Shane Lechler is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. He was born on August 7, 1976, in East Bernard, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University, where he played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.
Lechler was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He spent his entire career with the Raiders, from 2000 to 2012, before signing with the Houston Texans in 2013. He played for the Texans for five seasons before retiring in 2017.
During his career, Lechler was widely regarded as one of the best punters in the NFL. He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times and was a six-time First-Team All-Pro selection. He also holds several NFL records, including the highest career punting average (47.6 yards per punt) and the most punts inside the 20-yard line (469).
Lechler was known for his powerful leg and his ability to pin opponents deep in their own territory. He was also a reliable holder for field goals and extra points, and occasionally served as a backup kicker.
Off the field, Lechler was known for his charitable work and his involvement in the community. He established the Shane Lechler Charity Golf Tournament, which raised money for various causes, including children's hospitals and cancer research.
Lechler's retirement in 2017 marked the end of a long and successful career in the NFL. He finished his career with 1,444 punts for 68,678 yards, with a net average of 41.6 yards per punt. He also recorded 35 tackles and one touchdown.
Overall, Shane Lechler was one of the most dominant punters in NFL history, and his legacy as a player and a philanthropist will continue to be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
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