23 Facts About Mike Saxon

Michael Eric Saxon was born on July 10,1962 and is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings.

Mike Saxon played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Mike Saxon won Super Bowl XXVII with the Cowboys over the Buffalo Bills.

Mike Saxon attended Arcardia High School, where he played as a wide receiver, defensive back and punter.

Mike Saxon lost his job after struggling with his production, but regained it in the tenth game of the season against Brigham Young University, setting a school record with an 80-yard punt.

Mike Saxon finished the year with a 41.8-yard punting average.

Mike Saxon left with the school record for best career average.

Mike Saxon was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 11th round of the 1984 NFL draft.

Mike Saxon was selected by the Arizona Wranglers in the 13th round of the 1984 USFL Draft.

Mike Saxon's first professional punt was a 57-yarder in the season opener against the Washington Redskins, in a game where he had an average of 48.8-yards, a net average of 43.3-yards and placed 4 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

Mike Saxon finished with a 41.9-yard average, best by a Cowboy in 16 years and by a rookie in franchise history.

Mike Saxon set a franchise playoff record with a 46.9-yard average against the Los Angeles Rams.

Mike Saxon set a club record and led the league with 28 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

Mike Saxon set the second longest streak in club history with 190 punts without a block.

Mike Saxon tied for fourth on the league with 20 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

Mike Saxon was second in the NFC and tied for fourth in the NFL with a net punting average of 36.8 yards.

Mike Saxon was a part of the winning team in Super Bowl XXVII, although he suffered a blocked punt in the game, ending a personal streak of 220 punts without a block.

Mike Saxon set the second longest streak in club history with 203 punts without a block.

Mike Saxon set the franchise's career record in gross and net punting averages.

Mike Saxon was the second player in franchise history to have two seasons with 43-yard or better gross punting average.

Mike Saxon left with a streak of 92 straight games played.

Mike Saxon averaged 42.4 yards per punt and was named AFC special teams player for week 6, after his game against the Phoenix Cardinals.

Mike Saxon has a roofing business and is a co-founder of Servant Energy Partners.