14 Facts About Case deBruijn

Case deBruijn played college football for the Idaho State Bengals and was selected in the eighth round of the 1982 NFL draft by the Chiefs.

Case deBruijn was born on April 11,1960, in The Hague, Netherlands.

Case deBruijn was taught by his father, a well-known amateur soccer player, how to kick a soccer ball as a toddler.

Case deBruijn attended Stonewall Jackson High School in Virginia, where he played running back as well as placekicker and punter, earning all-county or all-district honors in three consecutive seasons.

Case deBruijn performed well enough in his tryout to be invited to stay as a walk-on.

Case deBruijn was the 1978 national runner-up in average yards per-punt.

An honorable mention All-American, Case deBruijn began receiving attention from pro scouts at this time.

Case deBruijn was not signed, with John James receiving the Oilers' punting job.

Case deBruijn's play was considered such a "disaster" that, shortly after the match, Kansas City released deBruijn and re-signed Gossett.

In February 1984, Case deBruijn received a surprise call from the Oklahoma Outlaws of the United States Football League, who gave him a contract.

Case deBruijn was the only player to punt for the team that year, appearing in all 18 games.

Case deBruijn punted a total of 65 times during the season, with his kicks going for 2,765 yards, an average of 42.5 yards per-kick.

Case deBruijn had a long punt of 79 yards and kicked 22 inside the 20 as well as eight touchbacks.

Case deBruijn was a volunteer kicking coach for Elko High School.