David Ellsworth Posey was born on April 1,1956 and is a former American football kicker who played for the New England Patriots in the National Football League.
10 Facts About David Posey
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When Posey was in St Andrews high school, the Miami Dolphins trained at his campus while he was there, making him friends with many Dolphins players.
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David Posey was both a kicker and punter in high school.
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David Posey was The Herald's 'Offensive Player of The Week' in Palm Beach County twice.
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David Posey came to University of Florida with no scholarship, being a walk-on.
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David Posey was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 9th round of the 1977 NFL draft.
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David Posey was cut by the 49ers before the season had begun, not playing at all in the 1977 season.
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However, during the 1978 NFL season, David Posey got signed to the New England Patriots to replace the injured John Smith, whom got injured during week 3.
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In week 15 against the Buffalo Bills, David Posey kicked a game-winning field goal to give the patriots their first ever division championship.
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David Posey played his first playoff game in the divisional round against the Houston Oilers.