Sam Koch
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Sam David Koch [pronounced Cook] (born August 13, 1982 in Seward, Nebraska
) is an American football
punter for the Baltimore Ravens
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Nebraska
.
and played punter, tight end
, offensive lineman, and defensive lineman. Also because of an injury to another player, he started a few games as fullback
.
Along with football Sam played basketball, baseball, and soccer.
team, where he played punter, and later would receive a scholarship before the start of the 2004 season. He was Nebraska’s punter from 2004-05 after holding KO duties for 7 games in 2003. He was named to the 2005 2nd-team Academic All-Big 12 squad and the 2005 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring and Fall Academic Honor Roll. He racked up a career-punting average of 44.1 yards (with 56 kicks inside the 20 and a long of 84 yards). As a senior, Koch put together the best campaign ever at his position in school history, as he broke the single-season punting average mark with a 46.5-yard average in 2005. The 2005 average bested the previous record of 45.1 yards per punt by current Bengals P Kyle Larson
in 2003. Koch’s average ranked 2nd nationally and helped Nebraska to a No. 2 national ranking in net punting (39.9 avg.) As a senior, Koch was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award
. In his collegiate finale in the 2005 Alamo Bowl
(12/28), Koch posted a 51.5-yard average on 8 punts against Michigan
, including 5 50-plus yarders. He connected on at least 1 punt of 50 yards or more in 8 of 11 contests and surpassed the 48-yard barrier in every single game. Koch backed up Kyle Larson at punter as a sophomore in 2003, but did not attempt a punt. He was the Huskers’ KO specialist for the 2nd half of the season. Booted 18 of his 32 KOs for TBs, and in his final 6 games, opponents had just 10 returns totaling 165 yards, he did not see game action as a redshirt freshman in 2002, but served as the backup punter. In December 2005 he earned a degree in business administration.
in the 6th round (203rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft
. In his rookie season he played in all 16 regular season games, punting 86 times for 3,695 yards and placing 30 of those inside the 20 which was the 4th most in the NFL. He made his NFL debut at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
on September 10.
In 2008, Koch led the NFL in punts inside the 10 yard line.
A restricted free agent
in the 2009 offseason, Koch signed his one-year, $1.545 million tender offer on March 27.
After an outstanding 2010 season, Koch was named to the 2010 All-Fundamentals Team by USA Football and the NFL Players Association.
) is an American football
punter for the Baltimore Ravens
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Nebraska
.
and played punter, tight end
, offensive lineman, and defensive lineman. Also because of an injury to another player, he started a few games as fullback
.
Along with football Sam played basketball, baseball, and soccer.
team, where he played punter, and later would receive a scholarship before the start of the 2004 season. He was Nebraska’s punter from 2004-05 after holding KO duties for 7 games in 2003. He was named to the 2005 2nd-team Academic All-Big 12 squad and the 2005 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring and Fall Academic Honor Roll. He racked up a career-punting average of 44.1 yards (with 56 kicks inside the 20 and a long of 84 yards). As a senior, Koch put together the best campaign ever at his position in school history, as he broke the single-season punting average mark with a 46.5-yard average in 2005. The 2005 average bested the previous record of 45.1 yards per punt by current Bengals P Kyle Larson
in 2003. Koch’s average ranked 2nd nationally and helped Nebraska to a No. 2 national ranking in net punting (39.9 avg.) As a senior, Koch was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award
. In his collegiate finale in the 2005 Alamo Bowl
(12/28), Koch posted a 51.5-yard average on 8 punts against Michigan
, including 5 50-plus yarders. He connected on at least 1 punt of 50 yards or more in 8 of 11 contests and surpassed the 48-yard barrier in every single game. Koch backed up Kyle Larson at punter as a sophomore in 2003, but did not attempt a punt. He was the Huskers’ KO specialist for the 2nd half of the season. Booted 18 of his 32 KOs for TBs, and in his final 6 games, opponents had just 10 returns totaling 165 yards, he did not see game action as a redshirt freshman in 2002, but served as the backup punter. In December 2005 he earned a degree in business administration.
in the 6th round (203rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft
. In his rookie season he played in all 16 regular season games, punting 86 times for 3,695 yards and placing 30 of those inside the 20 which was the 4th most in the NFL. He made his NFL debut at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
on September 10.
In 2008, Koch led the NFL in punts inside the 10 yard line.
A restricted free agent
in the 2009 offseason, Koch signed his one-year, $1.545 million tender offer on March 27.
After an outstanding 2010 season, Koch was named to the 2010 All-Fundamentals Team by USA Football and the NFL Players Association.
) is an American football
punter for the Baltimore Ravens
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Nebraska
.
and played punter, tight end
, offensive lineman, and defensive lineman. Also because of an injury to another player, he started a few games as fullback
.
Along with football Sam played basketball, baseball, and soccer.
team, where he played punter, and later would receive a scholarship before the start of the 2004 season. He was Nebraska’s punter from 2004-05 after holding KO duties for 7 games in 2003. He was named to the 2005 2nd-team Academic All-Big 12 squad and the 2005 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring and Fall Academic Honor Roll. He racked up a career-punting average of 44.1 yards (with 56 kicks inside the 20 and a long of 84 yards). As a senior, Koch put together the best campaign ever at his position in school history, as he broke the single-season punting average mark with a 46.5-yard average in 2005. The 2005 average bested the previous record of 45.1 yards per punt by current Bengals P Kyle Larson
in 2003. Koch’s average ranked 2nd nationally and helped Nebraska to a No. 2 national ranking in net punting (39.9 avg.) As a senior, Koch was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award
. In his collegiate finale in the 2005 Alamo Bowl
(12/28), Koch posted a 51.5-yard average on 8 punts against Michigan
, including 5 50-plus yarders. He connected on at least 1 punt of 50 yards or more in 8 of 11 contests and surpassed the 48-yard barrier in every single game. Koch backed up Kyle Larson at punter as a sophomore in 2003, but did not attempt a punt. He was the Huskers’ KO specialist for the 2nd half of the season. Booted 18 of his 32 KOs for TBs, and in his final 6 games, opponents had just 10 returns totaling 165 yards, he did not see game action as a redshirt freshman in 2002, but served as the backup punter. In December 2005 he earned a degree in business administration.
in the 6th round (203rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft
. In his rookie season he played in all 16 regular season games, punting 86 times for 3,695 yards and placing 30 of those inside the 20 which was the 4th most in the NFL. He made his NFL debut at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
on September 10.
In 2008, Koch led the NFL in punts inside the 10 yard line.
A restricted free agent
in the 2009 offseason, Koch signed his one-year, $1.545 million tender offer on March 27.
After an outstanding 2010 season, Koch was named to the 2010 All-Fundamentals Team by USA Football and the NFL Players Association.
Seward, Nebraska
Seward is a city in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,133 at the 2000 census...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
punter for the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
.
Early years
Koch attended Seward High School in Seward, NebraskaSeward, Nebraska
Seward is a city in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,133 at the 2000 census...
and played punter, tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
, offensive lineman, and defensive lineman. Also because of an injury to another player, he started a few games as fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
.
Along with football Sam played basketball, baseball, and soccer.
College career
He walked on to the Nebraska footballNebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
team, where he played punter, and later would receive a scholarship before the start of the 2004 season. He was Nebraska’s punter from 2004-05 after holding KO duties for 7 games in 2003. He was named to the 2005 2nd-team Academic All-Big 12 squad and the 2005 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring and Fall Academic Honor Roll. He racked up a career-punting average of 44.1 yards (with 56 kicks inside the 20 and a long of 84 yards). As a senior, Koch put together the best campaign ever at his position in school history, as he broke the single-season punting average mark with a 46.5-yard average in 2005. The 2005 average bested the previous record of 45.1 yards per punt by current Bengals P Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:...
in 2003. Koch’s average ranked 2nd nationally and helped Nebraska to a No. 2 national ranking in net punting (39.9 avg.) As a senior, Koch was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award
Ray Guy Award
The Ray Guy Award is presented annually to college football's top punter by the Greater Augusta Sports Council. The award is named after punter Ray Guy, a former All-American at Southern Mississippi and an all-pro player for the Oakland Raiders.-Criteria:...
. In his collegiate finale in the 2005 Alamo Bowl
2005 Alamo Bowl
The 2005 Alamo Bowl was a college football bowl game held on December 28, 2005 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. It was the 13th Alamo Bowl. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, second place finishers in the Big 12 Conference's North Division, defeated the Michigan Wolverines, third placed finishers...
(12/28), Koch posted a 51.5-yard average on 8 punts against Michigan
Michigan Wolverines football
The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history...
, including 5 50-plus yarders. He connected on at least 1 punt of 50 yards or more in 8 of 11 contests and surpassed the 48-yard barrier in every single game. Koch backed up Kyle Larson at punter as a sophomore in 2003, but did not attempt a punt. He was the Huskers’ KO specialist for the 2nd half of the season. Booted 18 of his 32 KOs for TBs, and in his final 6 games, opponents had just 10 returns totaling 165 yards, he did not see game action as a redshirt freshman in 2002, but served as the backup punter. In December 2005 he earned a degree in business administration.
Baltimore Ravens
Koch was selected by the Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
in the 6th round (203rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. In his rookie season he played in all 16 regular season games, punting 86 times for 3,695 yards and placing 30 of those inside the 20 which was the 4th most in the NFL. He made his NFL debut at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
on September 10.
In 2008, Koch led the NFL in punts inside the 10 yard line.
A restricted free agent
Restricted free agent
A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :...
in the 2009 offseason, Koch signed his one-year, $1.545 million tender offer on March 27.
After an outstanding 2010 season, Koch was named to the 2010 All-Fundamentals Team by USA Football and the NFL Players Association.
Pro Statistics
Sam David Koch [pronounced Cook] (born August 13, 1982 in Seward, NebraskaSeward, Nebraska
Seward is a city in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,133 at the 2000 census...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
punter for the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
.
Early years
Koch attended Seward High School in Seward, NebraskaSeward, Nebraska
Seward is a city in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,133 at the 2000 census...
and played punter, tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
, offensive lineman, and defensive lineman. Also because of an injury to another player, he started a few games as fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
.
Along with football Sam played basketball, baseball, and soccer.
College career
He walked on to the Nebraska footballNebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
team, where he played punter, and later would receive a scholarship before the start of the 2004 season. He was Nebraska’s punter from 2004-05 after holding KO duties for 7 games in 2003. He was named to the 2005 2nd-team Academic All-Big 12 squad and the 2005 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring and Fall Academic Honor Roll. He racked up a career-punting average of 44.1 yards (with 56 kicks inside the 20 and a long of 84 yards). As a senior, Koch put together the best campaign ever at his position in school history, as he broke the single-season punting average mark with a 46.5-yard average in 2005. The 2005 average bested the previous record of 45.1 yards per punt by current Bengals P Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:...
in 2003. Koch’s average ranked 2nd nationally and helped Nebraska to a No. 2 national ranking in net punting (39.9 avg.) As a senior, Koch was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award
Ray Guy Award
The Ray Guy Award is presented annually to college football's top punter by the Greater Augusta Sports Council. The award is named after punter Ray Guy, a former All-American at Southern Mississippi and an all-pro player for the Oakland Raiders.-Criteria:...
. In his collegiate finale in the 2005 Alamo Bowl
2005 Alamo Bowl
The 2005 Alamo Bowl was a college football bowl game held on December 28, 2005 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. It was the 13th Alamo Bowl. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, second place finishers in the Big 12 Conference's North Division, defeated the Michigan Wolverines, third placed finishers...
(12/28), Koch posted a 51.5-yard average on 8 punts against Michigan
Michigan Wolverines football
The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history...
, including 5 50-plus yarders. He connected on at least 1 punt of 50 yards or more in 8 of 11 contests and surpassed the 48-yard barrier in every single game. Koch backed up Kyle Larson at punter as a sophomore in 2003, but did not attempt a punt. He was the Huskers’ KO specialist for the 2nd half of the season. Booted 18 of his 32 KOs for TBs, and in his final 6 games, opponents had just 10 returns totaling 165 yards, he did not see game action as a redshirt freshman in 2002, but served as the backup punter. In December 2005 he earned a degree in business administration.
Baltimore Ravens
Koch was selected by the Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
in the 6th round (203rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. In his rookie season he played in all 16 regular season games, punting 86 times for 3,695 yards and placing 30 of those inside the 20 which was the 4th most in the NFL. He made his NFL debut at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
on September 10.
In 2008, Koch led the NFL in punts inside the 10 yard line.
A restricted free agent
Restricted free agent
A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :...
in the 2009 offseason, Koch signed his one-year, $1.545 million tender offer on March 27.
After an outstanding 2010 season, Koch was named to the 2010 All-Fundamentals Team by USA Football and the NFL Players Association.
Pro Statistics
Sam David Koch [pronounced Cook] (born August 13, 1982 in Seward, NebraskaSeward, Nebraska
Seward is a city in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,133 at the 2000 census...
) is an American football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
punter for the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
.
Early years
Koch attended Seward High School in Seward, NebraskaSeward, Nebraska
Seward is a city in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,133 at the 2000 census...
and played punter, tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
, offensive lineman, and defensive lineman. Also because of an injury to another player, he started a few games as fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
.
Along with football Sam played basketball, baseball, and soccer.
College career
He walked on to the Nebraska footballNebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
team, where he played punter, and later would receive a scholarship before the start of the 2004 season. He was Nebraska’s punter from 2004-05 after holding KO duties for 7 games in 2003. He was named to the 2005 2nd-team Academic All-Big 12 squad and the 2005 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring and Fall Academic Honor Roll. He racked up a career-punting average of 44.1 yards (with 56 kicks inside the 20 and a long of 84 yards). As a senior, Koch put together the best campaign ever at his position in school history, as he broke the single-season punting average mark with a 46.5-yard average in 2005. The 2005 average bested the previous record of 45.1 yards per punt by current Bengals P Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:...
in 2003. Koch’s average ranked 2nd nationally and helped Nebraska to a No. 2 national ranking in net punting (39.9 avg.) As a senior, Koch was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award
Ray Guy Award
The Ray Guy Award is presented annually to college football's top punter by the Greater Augusta Sports Council. The award is named after punter Ray Guy, a former All-American at Southern Mississippi and an all-pro player for the Oakland Raiders.-Criteria:...
. In his collegiate finale in the 2005 Alamo Bowl
2005 Alamo Bowl
The 2005 Alamo Bowl was a college football bowl game held on December 28, 2005 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. It was the 13th Alamo Bowl. The Nebraska Cornhuskers, second place finishers in the Big 12 Conference's North Division, defeated the Michigan Wolverines, third placed finishers...
(12/28), Koch posted a 51.5-yard average on 8 punts against Michigan
Michigan Wolverines football
The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history...
, including 5 50-plus yarders. He connected on at least 1 punt of 50 yards or more in 8 of 11 contests and surpassed the 48-yard barrier in every single game. Koch backed up Kyle Larson at punter as a sophomore in 2003, but did not attempt a punt. He was the Huskers’ KO specialist for the 2nd half of the season. Booted 18 of his 32 KOs for TBs, and in his final 6 games, opponents had just 10 returns totaling 165 yards, he did not see game action as a redshirt freshman in 2002, but served as the backup punter. In December 2005 he earned a degree in business administration.
Baltimore Ravens
Koch was selected by the Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
in the 6th round (203rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. In his rookie season he played in all 16 regular season games, punting 86 times for 3,695 yards and placing 30 of those inside the 20 which was the 4th most in the NFL. He made his NFL debut at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
on September 10.
In 2008, Koch led the NFL in punts inside the 10 yard line.
A restricted free agent
Restricted free agent
A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :...
in the 2009 offseason, Koch signed his one-year, $1.545 million tender offer on March 27.
After an outstanding 2010 season, Koch was named to the 2010 All-Fundamentals Team by USA Football and the NFL Players Association.
Pro Statistics
| Punting | Offense | Defense | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | Gms | Punts | Yards | Avg | In 20 | Long | Yards | Tackles |
| 2006 | Baltimore | 16 | 86 | 3695 | 43 | 30 | 61 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | Baltimore | 16 | 78 | 3397 | 43.6 | 20 | 64 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | Baltimore | 16 | 84 | 3777 | 45 | 34 | 74 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | Baltimore | 16 | 73 | 3188 | 43.7 | 26 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Baltimore | 16 | 81 | 3530 | 43.6 | 39 | 60 | 13 | 1 |
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