Andy Groom

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Andy Groom
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Date of birth (1979-09-10) September 10, 1979 (age 44)
Place of birth Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Punter
College Ohio State
Career history
As player
2005 Washington Redskins
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Andy Charles Groom (born September 10, 1979) is a former American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins in 2005.He played college football at Ohio State University. He began his college career as a walk-on and eventually earned a scholarship and won the starting punter position.

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