28 Facts About Dave Rayner

Dave Rayner was born on October 26,1982 and is an American former professional football placekicker in the National Football League.

Dave Rayner was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Dave Rayner played as a wide receiver, catching 13 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns.

Dave Rayner attended Michigan State University and graduated in 2004 with a major in kinesiology.

Dave Rayner served as the football team's placekicker for four years and was a four-year letterman.

Dave Rayner left Michigan State as the school's all-time leading scorer with 334 points.

Dave Rayner was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft, and served as the kickoff specialist for the Colts.

Dave Rayner was released by the Colts on April 3,2006.

Dave Rayner was then signed by the Green Bay Packers on April 6,2006.

Dave Rayner made a 55-yard field goal two weeks later against the Miami Dolphins; however, it was called back due to a defensive penalty that occurred before the snap, nullifying the play.

Nine days later, Dave Rayner was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to replace struggling rookie kicker Justin Medlock.

On March 11,2008, Dave Rayner was signed by the Miami Dolphins to compete with the incumbent, Jay Feely.

However, Dave Rayner was released on June 6,2008, before training camp.

Dave Rayner was signed by the Detroit Lions on August 9,2008, after the team waived punter Eddie Johnson to perform kicking duties during some pre-season games while kicker Jason Hanson was nursing an injury.

Dave Rayner was released on August 26,2008, as Hanson had recovered from his injury.

Dave Rayner was 6 for 7 with the Lions during the pre-season.

Dave Rayner was 1-for-1 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points during his stint with Cincinnati.

Dave Rayner was signed by the Washington Redskins on February 3,2009, before the Redskins re-signed Shaun Suisham.

Dave Rayner was released on September 5,2009, after signing an injury contract which prevented him from signing another contract in the 2009 season.

Dave Rayner was re-signed by the Bengals on February 13,2010, when the Bengals did not re-sign Shayne Graham.

Dave Rayner was released on September 4,2010, as the Bengals preferred Mike Nugent.

Dave Rayner was signed on November 9,2010, to fill in for the injured Jason Hanson.

Dave Rayner then kicked a game-winning field goal in sudden death overtime.

Dave Rayner became the first Lions kicker to accomplish this feat.

On January 2,2011, against the Minnesota Vikings, Dave Rayner kicked a career-long 55-yard field goal.

On October 22,2011, Dave Rayner was signed by the Oakland Raiders after their starting kicker Sebastian Janikowski suffered a hamstring injury.

On November 8,2011, Dave Rayner was signed by the Buffalo Bills after their starting kicker Rian Lindell suffered a shoulder injury the previous Sunday against the New York Jets.

Dave Rayner missed 2 first-quarter field goals early in the Bills Christmas Eve game versus Denver.