Dustin Colquitt: Pos: P, 2020: 26 Pnt, 43.6 Y/P,Career: 244 G (58th), 1150 Pnt (11th), 44.8 Y/P (25th), 2xProBowl, Chiefs/Steelers/.. 2005-2020, born TN 1982 Britton Colquitt Britton caught the kicking bug earlier than his older brother, but he had some demons to work through before he garnered attention in the NFL. My dad has vast knowledge of what to do and what’s going on. His brother Dustin has spent the past 11 years in Kansas City. Denver Broncos punter Britton Colquitt, left, and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt, with their father Craig in an undated family photo. The Broncos’ seventh-year punter Britton Colquitt is the younger brother of Kansas City punter Dustin Colquitt. Britton is the son of former NFL punter Craig Colquitt, younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt, and nephew of former NFL punter Jimmy Colquitt. I'm going to say what's on my mind, but I think it works well. Denver Broncos punter Britton Colquitt, left, and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt, with their father Craig in an undated family photo. Britton Colquitt, Dustin’s younger brother, was undrafted out of Tennessee in his rookie season of 2010, but he made up for it with his own Super Bowl ring as a member of the 2015 Broncos. It's there, and getting that taste is going to make guys more hungry. As the No. I was telling some guys about that yesterday (the day the Vikings were eliminated by the 49ers), how we went to New York and got killed by the Seahawks," Britton said. His younger brother, 30-year-old Britton—who took a more circuitous route to the league—is in his sixth full season booming punts for Denver. Craig Colquitt punted for two Super Bowl-winning Steelers teams in 1978 and 1979. "He's a little quiet and just a lot more by the book, whereas I don't shut up. He said that he was in my grandfather’s barracks, and my grandfather took a football over there, and would punt the ball over the barracks. Britton Colquitt—also went to the University of Tennessee—has kicked … Not everyone, for instance, has a neighborhoodâs-worth of plush animals and figurines in honor of teammates in their lockers. "Dan and I said when I got here [we] were like yin and yang, as far as personalities," Britton said. Britton said he hopes that a return to Minnesota is in his future, but he will continue to rely on God's plan. “He said, ‘Hey, just drive on over to Kansas City,’ ” Colquitt recalled. "We've fallen in love with it, and the people are great, our neighbors, it's a really awesome place.". The Broncos advanced to Super Bowl XLVIII but lost 43-8 to the Seattle Seahawks in a game that spiraled fast. Dustin Colquitt's first appearance in the sport's biggest game made his younger brother Britton and their father Craig the first father-and-sons trio to reach Super Bowls. Dustin also has a brother with extensive experience as an NFL punter. With all that, the pressure’s on, as Dustin said Monday during the media scrum at Super Bowl LIV’s Opening Night, “the only male Colquitt in my family who doesn’t have a Super Bowl Ring.”. Lester was a star high-school punter in Tennessee, but World War II interrupted his plans to take a scholarship at Alabama. The veteran said that Cutting's disciplined background from his time at Air Force resonated, and the rookie focused on asking the more experienced specialists how to help the group. He said his kids wake up enthusiastically on school days and don't mind freezing-cold mornings at the bus stop. Britton Colquitt, Dustin’s younger brother, was undrafted out of Tennessee in his rookie season of 2010, but he made up for it with his own Super Bowl ring as a member of the 2015 Broncos. Craig won Super Bowl rings with the Steelers to complete his first two pro seasons (Super Bowls XII and XIII to end 1978 and 1979). 40 punts) without a touchback. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Britton is the first to avoid a touchback and have a net punting average of 42.0 or higher in an NFL season. Those of you handicapping Sunday’s game in Kansas City should note that Britton Colquitt owns his older brother, Dustin. Britton Douglas Colquitt (born March 20, 1985) is an American football punter for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). When Colquitt was in college at Tennessee, he was arrested and suspended from the football team multiple times for alcohol-related incidents. Britton, whose contract is scheduled to expire next month, spoke about meshing quickly with Bailey and rookie long snapper Austin Cutting, how much he enjoyed Minnesota and whether or not he feels like the Vikings are on the cusp of doing something similar to what his Broncos teams did. Britton Douglas Colquitt (born March 20, 1985) is an American football punter for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). It’s not just the Super Bowl Colquitts who factor into this story — there’s Craig’s nephew Jimmy, who punted 12 times for the 1985 Seahawks, Dustin’s and Britton’s cousins Travis and Greg, who each punted at the NCAA level, and Craig’s father Lester — who turned out to be the great lost punting Colquitt. Britton Colquitt, Dustin’s younger brother, was undrafted … He’s been picking the brains of both his father and his brother as the Chiefs prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday. Inspired by his family’s success, Dustin figures it’s time for him to bring home the ring. Craig Colquitt, Dustin’s father, was also taken in the third round of his draft — 1978, when the Steelers selected him with the 76th overall pick, also out of Tennessee. Sadly, the war took away Lester Colquitt’s punting potential at the collegiate and pro levels. The Mannings of punting? This gentleman sent my dad a picture of the barracks, which was kind of cool. Denver Broncos punter Britton Colquitt, left, and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt, with their father Craig at Arrowhead Stadium … EAGAN, Minn. — When punter Britton Colquitt was released by the Cleveland Browns in August, he cleaned out his locker, then met with team seamstress Becky Zielinski. San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday. In ESPN The Magazine's One Day, One Game issue, Chris Jones writes that Dustin and Britton Colquitt, two of the NFL's best punters, are getting the … Perhaps the razzing would stop then. "Of course they like the weekends, but our son was so pumped after Christmas to go back to school. That's just a testament to this place," Britton said. Cutting and Bailey are the quiet types; Britton is at the other end of the spectrum, but it worked well. Dustin and Britton Colquitt. Denver returned two seasons later to win Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016. Dustin Colquitt, Britton’s brother, a left-footer for the Chiefs, did not play football until his senior year of high school. "You all remember that game, and we were a good team then. The Browns won one game in the next two seasons before a 7-8-1 showing in 2018. To be sure, no other family comes close. © 2019 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. View the top photos of Vikings P Britton Colquitt from the 2019 season. Between them, the Colquitts have 25 years' experience, two Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring. MIAMI — Dustin Colquitt has been the Chiefs’ punter since 2005, the year Kansas City took him in the third round out of Tennessee. Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Jimmy Colquitt is the nephew of Craig Colquitt. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. “In the last couple of years, my dad received a letter from a gentleman in an assisted living center from up in the Northeast. He was originally signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in December 2009; he was with the Broncos when they won Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers in 2016. Said Dustin, “After Britton won the Super Bowl, it became, ‘Oh, you’re Britton’s brother.’ So, we’ve got to switch that around again.”. Now, Colquitt is trying to measure up to some high family standards at the punting position. So, he taught at the Tennessee School for the Deaf, and he was also a motorcycle police officer. The family added a fourth ring last month when Britton’s brother, punter Dustin Colquitt, won a Super Bowl with Kansas City. At this point, it’s quite familiar — and familial. On the outside looking in, you might think I'm not very professional because of the way I joke around. Britton was released the following spring and landed in Cleveland. But two other members of Dustin Colquitt’s family have an undeniable leg up on him. Britton’s brother, Dustin, 33, has spent his 11-year career as the Chiefs’ punter and made the Pro Bowl in 2012. He’s the punting leg of the Kansas City Chiefs. “He was in Okinawa,” Dustin recalled. ⦠I'm very confident in this team and just hope to be part of it.". He was a member of two Super Bowl Champions with … Britton Colquitt: Pos: P, 2020: 54 Pnt, 45.1 Y/P,Career: 176 G, 834 Pnt (45th), 45.4 Y/P (15th), Broncos/Browns/.. 2010-2020, born TN 1985 He is one of 25 punters in NFL history to be selected in the first 100 picks of any draft, and he just made that cut with the 99th overall pick. Britton also played for the Broncos when they were blasted 43-8 by the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIII, so there’s both sides of the equation. He holds the Chiefs franchise record for playoff appearances (12 games) and just wrapped his 15th NFL season (all with Kansas City). The sons of former Steelers Super Bowl champion punter Craig Colquitt … As for the Vikings, the Tennessee native was asked if he could see some parallels with his time teaming with former Volunteers QB Peyton Manning. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. "I definitely do. He played college football at Tennessee. Denver Broncos punter Britton Colquitt and his brother Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt after the Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City,... Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images It’s been great to lean on them this week.”. “When he came back, he had some disabilities with his hands. The guy was 97 years old when he sent the letter, and he said to my dad, ‘I’ve been watching your family, and all the punters, but your dad could punt the ball farther than anybody.’ ”. All rights reserved. Dustin was exactly the opposite. He was originally signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in December 2009. Britton has been surrounded by 10 or 15 reporters with questions ranging from how he would feel beating his brother, who is the Kansas City Chiefs' … Britton, brother Dustin of the Chiefs and their father - two-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers Craig Colquitt - are the NFL's first family of fourth downs. Former Tennessee punter Britton Colquitt is remaining in Minneapolis. The paths to parades were as unique as Britton's personality against the backdrop of lower-key members of the Vikings locker room. If all goes well for Britton Colquitt during the game, he will average about 52.0 yards a punt with a 50.0 yard net. So, he served his community in that capacity. I'm always laughing and stuff like that, but I love my job and being here. © 2021 www.knoxnews.com. Like his brother, Britton went to college in Tennessee, but he had four alcohol-related arrests there. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Britton's summit involved challenges that included a rough setback in his first Super Bowl appearance two years before he experienced the joy of victory. To get another ring for the family, and of course just to pick their brains on what they were feeling like that week — during practice, during pre-game, what to expect. He also shored up holding duties, helping Dan Bailey make 27 of 29 field goals (93.1 percent) and 40 of 44 extra points (90.9 percent) in 2019. He could ski barefoot — he was just a great athlete and a great man.”. neighborhoodâs-worth of plush animals and figurines in honor of teammates, 2019 Season in Photos: Vikings P Britton Colquitt. Britton joked about drawing a caddy fee from Bailey but said it was good to see the kicker back on the trajectory that has accompanied most of his career. Sunday's Super Bowl win by the Chiefs made it four rings for three Colquitts. Britton is now in his seventh season with the Broncos. [1] [2] His distant cousin, Greg Colquitt, a walk-on, punted at Clemson for one season. "I told some guys that, and I think that this team may be just a little younger as a whole, given that Peyton was in the end of his career and all of those things," he continued. Britton Colquitt is the punter for Minnesota, while his older brother Dustin plays the same position for the Chiefs. Why not show it? Britton, brother Dustin of the Chiefs and their father – two-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers Craig Colquitt – are the NFL’s first family of fourth downs. Britton Colquitt now has a slight edge on his brother in the current statistical rankings, rating 15th with a 44.4 average (37.5 net); Dustin is 18th at 43.9 (37.5). Craig Colquitt punted for two Super Bowl-winning Steelers teams in 1978 and 1979. "I'm happy for him and that I could be a part of helping his career get to where it was before and where it should be," Britton said. Britton was waived by Cleveland and claimed by Minnesota just before the start of the 2019 season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the former UT standout agreed to … Dustin Colquitt's first appearance in the sport's biggest game made his younger brother Britton and their father Craig the first father-and-sons trio to reach Super Bowls. His brother, Dustin, was in his fifth season as Kansas City’s punter, and gave Britton a phone call. “That’s one thing I’m definitely doing this week. Joseph Craig Colquitt (born June 9, 1954) is a former American football punter who spent eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1978–1981, 1983 – 1984) and Indianapolis Colts (1987). It was just we added a couple of things, but those experiences definitely put you where you need to be, and two years later, we won the Super Bowl. A little less than a month ago, Britton and Vikings teammates reflected on a 2019 campaign in which Minnesota finished 10-6 and became the first team to defeat a 13-3 opponent in a Wild Card game. And looking on from the stands will be Anne Colquitt and her ex-husband, the boys' father, Craig, who punted six seasons for the Steelers, between 1978 and '84, earning a pair of Super Bowl rings. The worst was in February 2008, when Colquitt hit a parked car while driving under the influence, then fled the scene. Helped Dan Bailey with the 4th-most accurate FG season by a Vikings kicker and make 19 straight FGs to end the season. Bailey's field goal accuracy shot up from 75 percent the previous season and helped the kicker earn a performance bonus. He proceeded to set a Vikings single-season record for net punting average (42.6 yards per punt) and became the fourth punter since 1991 (second Viking in that span) to go an entire season (min. "The building blocks are there, and the defense and special teams and offense, you might even say we have more weapons than that year that we won the Super Bowl. Like his father, Britton won a Super Bowl ring when the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers, 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016. Obviously, Britton played in two, won one of them, so it’s an exciting time for our family. "I take my job seriously, holding and punting, and I take my job of being a good influence on this team and trying to shine God's light anywhere I can and try to teach young guys and use my age and experience to help this team get better," he added. He played college football at Tennessee. Perhaps. Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt knows just how true that is. But that’s not the most remarkable part of Colquitt’s Super Bowl journey — his first opportunity to play in the biggest game of his life. The Colquitt brothers attended Bearden High. They also have each made it to the winners' circle. 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