D. J. Fitzpatrick

D.J. Fitzpatrick
No. 2
Position:Punter / Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1982-11-15) November 15, 1982 (age 42)
Granger, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Marian (Mishawaka, Indiana)
College:Notre Dame
Undrafted:2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick (born November 15, 1982) is a former American football punter and placekicker. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Notre Dame. Fitzpatrick has also been a member of the Buffalo Bills.

Early life

Fitzpatrick attended Marian High School in Mishawaka, Indiana[1] where he played quarterback, defensive back and kicker.[2] Fitzpatrick was also a captain on the Marian golf team that captured the 2001 Indiana High School Athletic Association.[2]

College career

Fitzpatrick chose to walk-on to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team over the South Carolina Gamecocks football team.[2] Prior to his senior season, Fitzpatrick was named a preseason nominee for the Lou Groza Award[3]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2006 NFL draft, Fitzpatrick signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.[4] Fitzpatrick was "imported" on October 31, 2008, for one game, by Montreal Alouettes General Manager Jim Popp to replace kicker, Damon Duval. He was released immediately after the game as Duval recovered quickly.

Personal life

He received an undergraduate and master's degree in Accounting from the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame. He later became a Financial Analyst with Goldman Sachs in their West Palm Beach, Florida office.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Patel, Avani (November 9, 2003). "FG kicker thrills his grandpa". www.chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Gilloon, Mike (November 18, 2005). "D.J. FITZPATRICK: Special talent". ndsmcobserver.com. The Observer. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  3. ^ "Fitzpatrick Among 30 Named To Groza Award Watch List". www.und.cstv.com. The University of Notre Dame. August 13, 2005. Archived from the original on July 28, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "6 Notre Dame Football Stars Sign Free Agent Pacts with NFL teams". www.und.com. The University of Notre Dame. May 1, 2006. Retrieved August 28, 2018.