1. Caleb James Sturgis was born on August 9,1989 and is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League.
25 Facts About Caleb Sturgis
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Caleb Sturgis played college football for the Florida Gators, setting team records for field goals completed in a season and a career, and was recognized as a first-team All-American.
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Caleb Sturgis was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft.
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Caleb Sturgis was named to the Class 3A all-state first-team at the placekicker position.
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Caleb Sturgis did not attempt a field goal as a freshman.
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Caleb Sturgis completed one of two field goal attempts in the 2010 Sugar Bowl, which Florida won.
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In 2010, Caleb Sturgis made two of four field goal attempts in four games before he suffered a back injury that ended his season.
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In 2011, Caleb Sturgis made 22 of 26 field goal attempts.
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Caleb Sturgis's 22 completed field goals were the third-best total in the nation and the best in the SEC.
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Caleb Sturgis was named to the All-SEC first-team and was a Lou Groza Award finalist.
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Caleb Sturgis made his only field goal attempt in a 2012 Gator Bowl win.
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Caleb Sturgis's 24 completed field goals led the SEC and set a new team record.
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Caleb Sturgis made his only field goal attempt in the 2013 Sugar Bowl, which Florida lost.
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Caleb Sturgis's 70 completed field goals and 88 field goal attempts are both team records.
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Caleb Sturgis averaged 64.4 yards on 343 kickoffs, with 67 touchbacks.
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Caleb Sturgis graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management in 2011, and Master of Science degree in Management in 2012.
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Caleb Sturgis was the first placekicker taken in the draft.
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Caleb Sturgis was released by the team on September 5,2015, and was replaced by Andrew Franks.
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On September 28,2015, Caleb Sturgis signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, following a season-ending injury to Cody Parkey.
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On September 7,2016, Caleb Sturgis signed a one-year extension worth $900,000 to remain with the Eagles after beating out Parkey in training camp.
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However, Caleb Sturgis suffered a hip injury in the game and was placed on injured reserve on September 12,2017.
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On March 16,2018, Caleb Sturgis signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Caleb Sturgis won the Chargers starting kicking job after beating out Roberto Aguayo.
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Caleb Sturgis was released by the Chargers on November 5,2018, after missing a field goal and two extra points in Week 9.
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Caleb Sturgis married Kimberly Davidson, a former University of Florida cheerleader, in July 2014.