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Sam Koch revolutionized punting in the NFL. Now he'll continue to do so as a consultant
- DIRK CHATELAIN Omaha World-Herald
- Jun 11, 2022
- Jun 11, 2022 Updated Jul 3, 2026
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Pro Bowlers, hall of famers and Super Bowl champions appeared on the big screen, one after another, praising a 39-year-old punter from small-town Nebraska.
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Seward native, ex-Husker Sam Koch retires from NFL after 16 seasons
- Lincoln Journal Star
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Sam Koch (37) was known for having a great leg. In the first four games of 2005, he had three punts of 70 yards or longer, including one of 84 yards against Pittsburgh — second-longest in school history.
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Photos: Every Husker selected in the NFL draft since 2010
Cam Jurgens (2022)
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Selected: 2nd round, No. 51 overall
ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD
Cam Taylor-Britt (2022)
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Selected: 2nd round, No. 60 overall
EILEEN T. MESLAR, THE WORLD-HERALD
Samori Touré (2022)
Team: Green Bay Packers
Selected: 7th round, No. 258 overall
ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD
Brenden Jaimes (2021)
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Selected: 5th round, No. 159 overall
ELSIE STORMBERG, THE WORLD-HERALD
Matt Farniok (2021)
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Selected: 7th round, No. 238 overall
RYAN SODERLIN, THE WORLD-HERALD
Khalil Davis (2020)
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selected: 6th round, No. 194 overall
RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD
Carlos Davis (2020)
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Selected: 7th round, No. 232 overall
RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD
Tanner Lee (2018)
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Selected: 6th round, No. 203 overall
BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD
Nate Gerry (2017)
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Selected: 5th round, No. 184 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maliek Collins (2016)
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Selected: 3rd round, No. 67 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vincent Valentine (2016)
Team: New England Patriots
Selected: 3rd round, No. 96 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Lewis (2016)
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Selected: 4th round, No. 130 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andy Janovich (2016)
Team: Denver Broncos
Selected: 6th round, No. 176 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ameer Abdullah (2015)
Team: Detroit Lions
Selected: 2nd round, No. 54 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Randy Gregory (2015)
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Selected: 2nd round, No. 60 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kenny Bell (2015)
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selected: 5th round, No. 162 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanley Jean-Baptiste (2014)
Team: New Orleans Saints
Selected: 2nd round, No. 58 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spencer Long (2014)
Team: Washington Redskins
Selected: 3rd round, No. 78 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quincy Enunwa (2014)
Team: New York Jets
Selected: 6th round, No. 209 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rex Burkhead (2013)
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Selected: 6th round, No. 190 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daimion Stafford (2013)
Team: Tennessee Titans
Selected: 7th round, No. 248 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lavonte David (2012)
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Selected: 2nd round, No. 58 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jared Crick (2012)
Team: Houston Texans
Selected: 4th round, No. 126 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfonzo Dennard (2012)
Team: New England Patriots
Selected: 7th round, No. 224 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcel Jones (2012)
Team: New Orleans Saints
Selected: 7th round, No. 234 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prince Amukamara (2011)
Team: New York Giants
Selected: 1st round, No. 19 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roy Helu (2011)
Team: Washington Redskins
Selected: 4th round, No. 105 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Henery (2011)
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Selected: 4th round, No. 120 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeJon Gomes (2011)
Team: Washington Redskins
Selected: 5th round, No. 146 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Niles Paul (2011)
Team: Washington Redskins
Selected: 5th round, No. 155 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keith Williams (2011)
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Selected: 6th round, No. 196 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eric Hagg (2011)
Team: Cleveland Browns
Selected: 7th round, No. 248 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ndamukong Suh (2010)
Team: Detroit Lions
Selected: 1st round, No. 2 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillip Dillard (2010)
Team: New York Giants
Selected: 4th round, No. 115 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Larry Asante (2010)
Team: Cleveland Browns
Selected: 5th round, No. 160 overall
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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