Anthony Kukwa

Anthony Kukwa

Personal information
Born:	(1992-10-30) October 30, 1992 (age 32) Perry, Ohio
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Perry High School
College:	Lake Erie
Position:	Long snapper
Undrafted:	2017
Career history
Oakland Raiders (2017)* Los Angeles Chargers (2018)* Houston Texans (2020–2021)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
College Gridiron Showcase Offensive MVP (2017)
K/KukwAn00.htm Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Kukwa (born October 30, 1992) is an American football long snapper who is a free agent. He initially attended Ball State University and later transferred to Lake Erie College, where he played long snapper and tight end. Kukwa is Lake Erie's first ever student-athlete to sign an NFL contract.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Kukwa signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[1] He was waived by the Raiders on July 7, 2017.[2]

Los Angeles Chargers

On January 4, 2018, Kukwa signed a reserve/future contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.[3] On May 30, 2018, he was waived by the Chargers.[4]

Houston Texans

Kukwa had a mini-camp tryout with the Houston Texans in 2019, but was not signed to a contract. He signed with the team on April 25, 2020.[5] He was waived on July 27, 2020.[6] Kukwa had a tryout with the Texans on August 20, 2020,[7] and re-signed with the team three days later.[8] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[9] On December 15, 2020, Kukwa made his first official NFL regular season roster, by being signed to the 2020 Houston Texans Practice Squad. [10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[11] He was waived on March 23, 2021.[12]

References

1. "Raiders Announce Undrafted Free Agent Signings". Raiders.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on September 29, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
2. "Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. July 7, 2017. Archived from the original on January 5, 2018.
3. "Perry grad Anthony Kukwa signs NFL futures contract with Chargers". News-Herald.com. January 7, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
4. Henne, Ricky (May 30, 2018). "Bolts Sign TE Austin Roberts". Chargers.com.
5. Wilson, Aaron (April 26, 2020). "Texans sign long snapper Anthony Kukwa". Chron.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
6. "Texans Announce Roster Moves". HoustonTexans.com. July 27, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
7. @AlbertBreer (August 20, 2020). "Today's tryout/visit list" (Tweet). Retrieved August 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
8. "Texans Announce Roster Moves". HoustonTexans.com. August 23, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
9. "Transactions: Roster Moves (9-5-2020)". HoustonTexans.com. September 5, 2020.
10. "Houston Texans Transactions (12-15-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 15, 2020.
11. "Houston Texans Transactions (1-4-21)". HoustonTexans.com. January 4, 2021.
12. Houston Texans Public Relations (March 23, 2021). "Houston Texans Transactions (3-23-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved March 23, 2021.

External links

• Lake Erie profile Archived January 17, 2018, at the Wayback Machine