30 Facts About Garrett Hartley

Garrett Hartley was born on May 16,1986 and is an American former professional football placekicker.

Garrett Hartley was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008.

Garrett Hartley prepped at Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, where he was coached by former North Texas coach Todd Dodge.

Garrett Hartley set a state record with 90 extra points in 2002.

Garrett Hartley spent most of his first season redshirted, but after inconsistent play from Trey Dicarlo, head coach Bob Stoops decided to pull Hartley's redshirt and start him.

Garrett Hartley only played in three games during his abbreviated first season and finished 1-for-1 on field goals and 12-for-12 on extra points with his only field goal coming in the 2005 BCS National Championship Game against USC.

Garrett Hartley struggled during his sophomore year, missing eight of his 22 field goal attempts despite making two field goals from beyond 50 yards.

Garrett Hartley went 37 of 38 in extra points attempts.

Garrett Hartley broke out during his junior season going 19-for-20 in field goals and 49-for-50 in extra points.

Garrett Hartley finished going 13-for-15 in field goals and 71-for-77 in extra points.

Garrett Hartley was not drafted during the 2008 NFL draft but he signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos.

Garrett Hartley was signed by the New Orleans Saints on October 29,2008, to replace Taylor Mehlhaff, who was released.

Garrett Hartley played in his first game on November 9,2008, against the Atlanta Falcons.

Garrett Hartley came out strong, booting 13 for 13 field goal attempts for the 2008 season.

Garrett Hartley was expected to be the Saints starting kicker for the 2009 season.

However, Garrett Hartley was given a 4-game suspension after testing positive for a banned stimulant, Adderall.

Garrett Hartley remained inactive until the Saints' twelfth game of the season, against the Washington Redskins.

Garrett Hartley then kicked four field goals, including the game winning kick in overtime that allowed the Saints to preserve their undefeated record.

Garrett Hartley missed the first field goal of his professional career in this game, from 58 yards.

Garrett Hartley held the NFL record for most consecutive field goals made to start a career, with 16 until the record was broken in 2012 by Kai Forbath of the Washington Redskins.

Garrett Hartley became the first kicker in Super Bowl history to convert three field goals of 40 yards or more.

Garrett Hartley missed two field goal attempts in the Saints' Week 1 home win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Garrett Hartley later made three field goals despite windy conditions in a Week 2 win on the road against the San Francisco 49ers.

Garrett Hartley missed the entire 2011 season after injuring his hip during a preseason game.

Garrett Hartley returned as the Saints' kicker in 2012 and 2013 season, but struggled with intermittent bouts of inconsistency.

On December 13,2014, Garrett Hartley was signed by the Cleveland Browns to replace Billy Cundiff, who had injured his knee.

Garrett Hartley was waived by the Browns on March 11,2015.

Garrett Hartley signed with the Seattle Dragons of the XFL on January 24,2020.

On September 3,2021, it was announced that Garrett Hartley signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League two days before their playoff semifinal game against the Frisco Fighters.

On January 17,2022, Garrett Hartley was released by the Pirates.