54 Facts About Steve Weatherford

Steven Thomas "Steve" Weatherford was born on December 17,1982 and is a former American football punter.

Steve Weatherford played college football at Illinois and was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

Steve Weatherford won Super Bowl XLVI over the New England Patriots as a member of the Giants.

Steve Weatherford attended Terre Haute North Vigo High School in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he played football, soccer, track and basketball, earning a total of thirteen varsity letters.

Steve Weatherford played football as a punter, kicker and safety.

Steve Weatherford averaged 45.4 yards per punt and held a 4.26 second hangtime average.

Steve Weatherford was named to the All-Conference team and earned All-State honors as a kicker twice consecutively.

Also a standout track and field athlete, Steve Weatherford was a three-time All-State and All-conference selection for the 300-meter hurdles.

Steve Weatherford was a finalist in the pentathlon at the Junior Olympics and owns the school record for the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 39.01 seconds.

Steve Weatherford was named the starter in 2002, averaging 39.7 yards on 23 punts.

Steve Weatherford was a member of the men's track team.

In 2003, Steve Weatherford was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference selection.

Steve Weatherford averaged 44.5 yards on 43 punts, breaking the school record held by Dike Eddleman since 1948.

Steve Weatherford was named the school's Special Teams player of the Year.

In track and field, Steve Weatherford was one of the Illini's most versatile athletes, competing in the long jump, high jump, 60m hurdles, shot put and heptathlon.

Steve Weatherford placed sixth in the heptathlon at the Big Ten Championships with 4,956 points, which is good for second on the Illini's career list in the event.

Steve Weatherford finished fifth in the long jump at the Illinois Invitational.

In 2004, Steve Weatherford earned First-team All-Big Ten honors from the Coaches and Second-team honors from the media.

Steve Weatherford finished second in the Big Ten in punting average, again, and fourth nationally.

Steve Weatherford averaged 45.4 yards per punt on 57 attempts, breaking the record he set the previous season.

Steve Weatherford was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award.

Steve Weatherford scored a touchdown on a fake field goal against Northwestern on November 20,2004.

In track and field, Steve Weatherford placed sixth in the decathlon at the Drake Relays with 6,242 points.

Steve Weatherford took fourth in the long jump at the TSU Relays with a career-best leap of 6.85 meters.

Steve Weatherford posted the second highest heptathlon score in school history with 5,181 points to finish fifth at the Big Ten Championships.

Steve Weatherford had season-best efforts in the 60 meters and the 60m hurdles at the EIU Friday Night Special.

Steve Weatherford was fifth in the long jump at the Illinois Invitational with an effort of 6.70 meters.

Steve Weatherford finished his collegiate career as the school's all-time leader in career punting average, with a career average of 43.6 yards per punt.

Steve Weatherford was signed as an undrafted free agent on April 20,2006, by New Orleans.

Steve Weatherford was released by New Orleans on September 2 only to be re-signed on September 5,2006.

Steve Weatherford played in all 16 games for the New Orleans Saints, punting 77 times for an average of 43.8 yards per punt, which ranked 15th in the NFL.

Steve Weatherford had a season-long of 59 yards, and 19 of his punts were inside the 20-yard line.

Steve Weatherford recorded two solo tackles and a 15-yard rush for a first down.

Steve Weatherford was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on October 22,2008.

Steve Weatherford competed with Podlesh for a spot on the Jaguars' roster for 2009 but was eventually cut by the team on September 5,2009.

Steve Weatherford was signed by the New York Jets on September 7,2009, and was the team's punter for the 2009 season.

Steve Weatherford said he was taking medication to control the condition, was cleared to play in the Jets' next game, and would have minor heart surgery to address the problem after the season.

In March 2010 Steve Weatherford underwent cardiac ablation at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey.

Steve Weatherford signed with the New York Giants on July 29,2011.

Steve Weatherford has been noted for his physique and strength, uncommon for a special teams player.

Steve Weatherford was featured in the December 2011 issue of Men's Fitness, where his "maniacal" workout routine was described.

Steve Weatherford is reportedly able to squat 475 pounds and bench press almost 400 pounds, and teammates call him the "strongest player pound-for-pound" on the team.

Steve Weatherford was the second player to enter the postseason with both New York teams.

Steve Weatherford averaged 40.8 yards per punt, and provided the Giants with integral field position, which led to a safety after an intentional grounding penalty by Tom Brady.

On March 16,2012, Steve Weatherford signed a five-year contract with the Giants worth $12.75 million.

On October 24,2015, Steve Weatherford re-signed with the Jets after starting punter Ryan Quigley was added to the injury report with a right shin injury prior to their Week 7 matchup against the New England Patriots.

On October 28,2015, Steve Weatherford was released from the Jets when Quigley was ready to return after suffering a leg infection.

Steve Weatherford played just one game in his second stint with the organization and was paid $51,176 for filling in.

In June 2013, Steve Weatherford graduated from the seventh annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp in Mt.

In September 2015, Steve Weatherford was recognized as the seventh most popular NFL Player on social media.

Steve Weatherford has established several charities in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he was born and raised, including Rush the Punter and Kicks for Kids.

In 2013, Steve Weatherford was named Health and Fitness Ambassador of the Boys and Girls Club in New Jersey, serving as a role model, mentor, and fitness and nutrition coach to more than 80,000 kids throughout New Jersey.

Steve Weatherford serves as spokesperson for Second Chance Toys, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Steve Weatherford Charity for Ghana, in addition to the charitable work he participates in on behalf of the New York Giants.

In 2013, Steve Weatherford was recognized for his outstanding community service by the NY Giants organization with the Wellington Mara Award.