Ray Criswell

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Ray Criswell
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Position: Punter
Personal information
Born: (1963-08-16) August 16, 1963 (age 60)
Lake City, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Orange Park (FL)
College: Florida
NFL draft: 1986  / Round: 5 / Pick: 121
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Ray Criswell (born August 16, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL) and World League of American Football (WLAF).

Criswell was born in Lake City, Florida and played scholastically at Orange Park High School. [1] He played collegiately at the University of Florida, [2] where he was a first-team All-America selection as a senior. [3]

Criswell was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 1986 NFL draft. [4] He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) from 1987 to 1988, and the Orlando Thunder (WLAF) from 1991 to 1992. [5]

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References

  1. "Ray Criswell Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  2. "Ray Criswell Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  3. "NEA 1985 All-America football team". Lead (SD) Daily Call. December 6, 1985. p. 7.
  4. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  5. "Ray Criswell Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.