1. Patrick Michael O'Donnell was born on February 22,1991 and is an American professional football punter.
30 Facts About Pat O'Donnell
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Pat O'Donnell played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami Hurricanes before being selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Pat O'Donnell made his debut with the Bearcats in 2009 as a true freshman against Southeast Missouri State, and appeared in three games before suffering an injury, causing O'Donnell to redshirt.
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Pat O'Donnell served as starting punter in the 2010 and 2011 seasons.
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Pat O'Donnell served as kicker on kickoffs, averaging 64.2 yards per kick.
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Pat O'Donnell ended 2011 with first team all-Big East honors, and was a semi-finalist for the Ray Guy Award.
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In 2012, Pat O'Donnell punted an average of 41.8 yards, and was named to second team all-Big East.
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In 2013, Pat O'Donnell transferred to the University of Miami, citing interests to remain close to family, as his father was suffering from cancer.
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Pat O'Donnell ended his career with Cincinnati with a 42.6 career punting average.
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Pat O'Donnell recorded a school-record 47.1 punting average, was named first-team all-ACC and the Hurricanes' Special Teams MVP at the end of the 2013 season.
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Pat O'Donnell concluded his college career with a 43.5-yard punting average.
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At the NFL Scouting Combine, Pat O'Donnell recorded 23 repetitions on the bench press, better than 19 running backs, 21 defensive linemen, and all 37 wide receivers invited.
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Pat O'Donnell was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 191st overall pick in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft, the only punter selected in the draft, and the first punter selected by the Bears since Todd Sauerbrun in 1996.
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Pat O'Donnell ended the year with a net punting average of 39.6, the second-highest in team history since the stat began to be recorded in 1966.
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In 2016, Pat O'Donnell finished with 68 punts for 2,994 net yards for a 44.0 average.
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Later in the year, Pat O'Donnell served as kickoff specialist against the San Francisco 49ers while kicker Cairo Santos was nursing a groin injury.
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Pat O'Donnell finished 2017 with 87 punts for 4,097 net yards for a 47.0 average.
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Early in the 2019 season, Pat O'Donnell served as kickoff specialist for the second time in Week 3 against the Washington Redskins with Eddy Pineiro treating a knee injury.
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Pat O'Donnell was the backup kicker, though Pineiro kicked through his injury in the game.
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Pat O'Donnell ended 2019 with a net punting average of 40.7 yards, setting the team record previously held by Adam Podlesh.
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Pat O'Donnell signed a one-year contract extension with the Bears on March 12,2021.
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On March 18,2022, Pat O'Donnell signed a two-year contract with the Green Bay Packers.
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On October 28,2023, Pat O'Donnell was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, and elevated for Week 8.
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Pat O'Donnell was signed to the active roster that same day.
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On January 20,2024, Pat O'Donnell was signed to the Packers practice squad.
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On November 13,2024, Pat O'Donnell was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.
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On November 16,2024, Pat O'Donnell was promoted to the active roster.
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Pat O'Donnell was born the oldest of 2 children to Terrance and Michele Pat O'Donnell.
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Pat O'Donnell's sister, Megan, was an All-American rower and National Champion at Nova Southeastern University.
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Pat O'Donnell's cousin, Christopher Bordino, was a member of the Navy Midshipmen track team.