Brett Kern

Completed his career as a four-year punter at Toledo by finishing second in the Football Bowl Subdivision in gross average yards per attempt (46.1). Kern's performance at the East-West Shrine Game practice cemented his place as the third-best punter in the draft His senior year also got off to a nice start, as his girlfriend accepted his proposal after a September home game.

positives

Good height and leg extension ... Adequate at keeping the ball inside the 20 ... Held on field goals and extra points ... Not a strong tackler, but able to prevent the return man from getting the sideline.

negatives

Needs to turn the ball over to improve hang-time, as it maxes out at about 4.5 seconds ... Also needs more consistency in his drop and contact, as the number of mis-kicks increase when pressure is applied ... Three-step delivery must be sped up ... Had eight punts blocked in college ... Averaged only 40.8 yards per kick in first three years.

Earned first-team all-state, first-team All-Western New York and first-team Class A honors as a senior

Averaged 39 yards per punt and landed 7-of-18 punts inside the 20

Long punt was 58 yards and long field goal was 45 yards

Earned first-team Class A and second-team All-Western New York honors as a junior

Averaged 42.5 yards per punt and landed 13 of 34 punts inside the 20

Played for coach Dean Santorio

Also lettered in basketball and track

Was a long jumper and high hurdler on track

Played soccer for 11 years.

Son of Cal and Sherri Kern