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**Dave Rayner**
	No. -- Free Agent
	Placekicker
Personal information
	Date of birth: October 26, 1982 (age 27)
	Place of birth: Oxford, Michigan
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
	College: Michigan State
	NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 202
	Debuted in 2005 for the Indianapolis Colts
Career history
	As player:; Indianapolis Colts (2005); Green Bay Packers (2006); Kansas City Chiefs (2007); San Diego Chargers (2007); Miami Dolphins (2008); Detroit Lions (2008); Cincinnati Bengals (2008); Washington Redskins (2009); Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	N/A;
Career NFL statistics as of week 17, 2008
Field Goals Made	42
Field Goals Attempted	59
Field Goal %	71.2
Long Field Goal	54
Stats at NFL.com

David Michael Rayner (born October 26, 1982 in Rochester, Michigan) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.

Rayner has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins.

[edit] Early years

Rayner went to Oxford High School where he played as a kicker for the varsity football team. As a four-year starter he broke all but one school punting and placekicking record. He also played as a wide receiver, catching 13 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns.

[edit] College career

Rayner attended Michigan State University and graduated in 2004 with a major in kinesiology. He served as the football team's placekicker for four years and was a four-year letterman. He left Michigan State as the school's all time leading scorer with 334 points.

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Indianapolis Colts

He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2005 NFL Draft, and served as the kickoff specialist for the Colts. Rayner was released by the Colts on April 3, 2006.

[edit] Green Bay Packers

Rayner was then signed by the Green Bay Packers on April 6, 2006. After Billy Cundiff was released, Rayner became the Packers' full-time kicker for the 2006 season.

It has been noted that Rayner has one of the stronger legs amongst NFL placekickers. During the 2006 season, he kicked a 54-yard field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles, tying the longest field goal in Packers' history (Ryan Longwell and Chris Jacke also have made 54-yard field goals). He also made a 55-yard field goal two weeks later against the Miami Dolphins; however, it was called back due to a defensive penalty that occurred before the snap, nullifying the play.

On September 1, 2007, the Packers released him in favor of highly-touted rookie Mason Crosby.

[edit] Kansas City Chiefs

Nine days later, Rayner was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to replace struggling rookie kicker Justin Medlock. After beginning the 2007 season with 13 field goals made in his first 16 attempts, he was released on November 26 after missing a fourth quarter attempt against rival Oakland. Rayner's inability to consistently make short field goals, with three misses from under 40 yards, was the primary reason for his departure from the Chiefs. He was replaced by veteran kicker John Carney.

[edit] San Diego Chargers

After being released from the Chiefs, Rayner signed a contract with the San Diego Chargers after full-time kicker Nate Kaeding was injured while making a tackle on a kickoff. With the Chargers, Rayner served as the kickoff specialist for the last two games of the regular season as well as the 2007-2008 playoffs.

[edit] Miami Dolphins

On March 11, 2008, Rayner was signed by the Miami Dolphins. However, he was released on June 6 before training camp.

[edit] Detroit Lions

Rayner was signed by the Detroit Lions on August 9, 2008 after the team waived punter Eddie Johnson to perform kicking duties during some pre-season games while kicker Jason Hanson was nursing an injury. He was once again released on August 26, 2008, as Hanson had recovered from his injury. He was 6 for 7 with the Lions during the pre-season.

[edit] Cincinnati Bengals

Rayner was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on October 11 while placekicker Shayne Graham nursed a groin injury. The team waived fullback Reagan Mauia to make room for Rayner. The Bengals released Rayner on October 21, as Graham had recovered from his groin injury. Rayner was 1-for-1 on field goals and 2-for-2 during his stint with Cincinnati.

[edit] Washington Redskins

Rayner was signed by the Washington Redskins on February 3, 2009. He was released on September 5, 2009.

[edit] External links

Preceded by Ryan Longwell	Green Bay Packers Placekickers 2006	Succeeded by Mason Crosby
Preceded by Justin Medlock	Kansas City Chiefs Placekickers 2007	Succeeded by John Carney

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